**Turkey Roulade with Swiss Chard: A Journey of Flavors**
Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with our delightful Turkey Roulade with Swiss Chard. This enticing dish showcases the harmonious marriage of tender turkey, earthy Swiss chard, and a tapestry of aromatic herbs and spices. The roulade is an elegant centerpiece that promises to impress your dinner guests with its vibrant colors and captivating flavors.
Alongside the main event, this article presents a symphony of complementary recipes that elevate your dining experience. Discover the tangy delight of Pomegranate Molasses Glaze, which adds a touch of sweetness and tartness to the roulade. For a refreshing accompaniment, try the vibrant Swiss Chard Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, showcasing the crisp texture and delicate flavors of Swiss chard. Indulge in the creamy richness of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, the perfect comfort food to balance the savory roulade. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, treat yourself to the delectable Orange and Pistachio Biscotti, a delightful combination of citrus and nutty flavors.
TURKEY ROULADE WITH SWISS CHARD
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rice and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Strain the rice and transfer to a large bowl, then bring a fresh pot of water to a boil. Drop the chard into the boiling water and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking, then squeeze dry and chop. Mix the chard and pancetta into the rice. Chop the garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt into a fine paste using a knife or a mini chopper. Add to the chard-rice mixture along with the cheese, scallions, basil, parsley, lemon zest, nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the eggs and stir to combine. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Remove the skin from the turkey breast in one piece and reserve. Place the meat smooth-side down on a cutting board and butterfly it: Slice down the middle of the breast with a sharp knife, but do not cut all the way through. Open the turkey like a book. Sprinkle the meat with a teaspoon of cold water and cover with plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a mallet, or a rolling pin, pound the meat into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle. Season with salt and pepper, then pile the chard stuffing down the center of the rectangle, packing it into a tight log. Fold the meat over the filling, overlapping the sides slightly. Stretch the turkey skin over the roulade to cover the seam and tie the roll at 2-inch intervals with kitchen twine. Fold in the ends and tie the roll lengthwise to seal. Place the meat skin-side up on a rack in a shallow baking dish. Brush with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Pour the wine and 2 cups water into the dish and roast until a thermometer inserted into the roll registers 160 and the skin is golden and crisp, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes. Meanwhile, strain the pan juices. Remove the twine and slice the roll into 3/4-inch-thick pieces. Serve with the pan juices.
TURKEY BREAST ROULADE WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY
Ina Garten has been known as the Barefoot Contessa since she opened a gourmet store by that name in East Hampton, N.Y., in 1985. She shared this recipe from her book "Modern Comfort Food" with The Times for Thanksgiving in 2020, when many cooks were looking for alternatives to whole turkey. If you don't like fennel seeds, leave them out: Garlic, sage and rosemary give this roast the flavors of Italian porchetta, and it will still be fragrant, juicy and delicious without them.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories poultry, roasts, main course
Time 3h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium (10-inch) skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and fennel seeds and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the onion is tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Off the heat, stir in the chopped sage and the rosemary; set aside to cool.
- Set the turkey breast on a cutting board and open it up, skin side down. If necessary, pound the turkey to an even thickness of about 1 inch. Sprinkle the turkey with 4 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Once the onion mixture has cooled, spread it evenly on the meat. Grate the butter and sprinkle it on top. Arrange the prosciutto on top to totally cover the filling and meat.
- Starting at one long end of the turkey breast, roll the meat up jelly-roll style to make a compact cylindrical roulade, ending with the seam side down. Tie the roulade tightly with kitchen twine at 2 to 2 1/2-inch intervals to ensure that it will roast evenly. Slip the whole sage leaves under the twine down the center of the roulade.
- Place the roulade, seam side down, in a roasting pan and pat the skin dry with paper towels. Brush the skin with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Pour the wine and 1 cup water into the roasting pan, surrounding the turkey with the liquids without pouring them directly over the roulade. Roast for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature is 150 degrees.
- Remove from the oven, cover the turkey with foil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Remove the string, slice the roulade crosswise in 1/2-inch-thick slices, and serve warm with the pan juices.
Tips and Conclusion
Tips:
- Choose a turkey breast that is about 2 pounds.
- Make sure the Swiss chard is fresh and has no wilted leaves.
- Chop the Swiss chard finely, as this will help it to cook evenly.
- Season the turkey breast generously with salt and pepper.
- Brown the turkey breast in a hot skillet before baking it in the oven. This will help to keep it moist.
- Make sure the turkey breast is cooked through before serving. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the turkey roulade with a simple sauce, such as a gravy or a lemon-butter sauce.
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