Stuffed Turkey Breasts with Butternut Squash and Figs
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Stuffed Turkey Breasts with Butternut Squash and Figs
Description
This recipe features turkey tenderloins carefully slit to create pockets that are seasoned and filled with a mixture of sautéed butternut squash, black mission figs, fresh spinach, onions, crushed garlic, and sage. The filling blends sweetness from the figs and squash with savory herbal notes from sage and garlic.
After stuffing, the turkey breasts are tied securely with cooking twine to keep the filling enclosed. The breasts are then seared in a skillet to develop a golden surface on three sides and finished in the oven, producing moist and flavorful poultry with a slightly crisp exterior.
The dish serves well as a hearty main course, showcasing both seasonal vegetables and tender turkey. The stuffing offers a contrast of textures and a combination of sweet and savory flavors that complement the mild turkey meat.
Ingredients
- 2 Turkey tenderloin 1 lb total, boneless
- 1 tsp kosher salt (diamond crystal)
- 1 tbsp olive oil light
- 1 small (1/3 cup white onion, chopped)
- butternut squash 6 oz, 1 1/4 cups, diced 1/2-inch
- 5 black mission figs (chopped)
- 2 garlic finely chopped, cloves
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 3 sage chopped, leaves
- 1/4 tsp black pepper crushed
- cooking twine 6 to 8 pieces
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add onions and sauté for two minutes, or until golden. Add butternut squash and 2 tablespoons water and cover; cook on low for 10 minutes. Remove lid and add figs, garlic, spinach, salt, sage, and pepper and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Cut a pocket into the sides of the tenderloins, careful not to cut all the way through at the ends. Season the inside and outside of the turkey with salt.
- Stuff each turkey breast with about 3/4 cup of squash mixture. Cut cooking twine long enough to tie each breast with 3 to 4 pieces of twine. Cut off extra twine.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In the skillet over medium-high heat, lightly spray with cooking spray. Carefully sear each turkey breast on each side (3 sides. Don't sear on stuff end.) If your skillet is oven-safe, cover with foil and place in the center of the oven (If not, then transfer to baking dish and cover with foil), place directly into oven and cook for 30 - 35 minutes. Allow to sit 5 minutes before cutting off twine and slicing each turkey breast in 4 slices.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2slices | |
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 878mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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