Spinach-Stuffed Turkey Tenderloin
This mouth-watering turkey, stuffed with a spinach-basil combination and bedecked with cranberry sauce is worth the effort! Make it for a special dinner party.

Ingredients
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4 6- to 8-ounce turkey tenderloins
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1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
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Salt
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1 recipe Spinach and Basil Mousselline (see recipe below)
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1 recipe Candied Cranberries and Syrup (see recipe below)
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1 recipe Cranberry Beurre Blanc (see recipe below)
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Pepper
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Paprika
Directions
1.
Prepare the Spinach and Basil Mousseline and the Candied Cranberries and Syrup.
2.
With one turkey tenderloin lying flat, slice the meat horizontally in half, starting from one longside and cutting to, but not through, the other side of the meat. Tenderloin should open like a book; meat should be an even thickness. Repeat with remaining tenderloins. Spread about 1/2 cup of Mousseline on top of each tenderloin. Roll up each tenderloin into a spiral, starting from pointed end.
3.
In a shallow baking pan, arrange turkey rolls on a rack, seam sides down. Brush tops with melted butter. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika. Pour 1/4 inch water into baking pan.
4.
Roast, uncovered, in 400 degree F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center registers 165 degrees F. Let stand 5 minutes. While turkey bakes, prepare Cranberry Beurre Blanc.
5.
Cut meat into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Serve with Cranberry Beurre Blanc. Garnish with Candied Cranberries.Makes 8 servings.
Spinach and Basil Mousseline
Using a food processor, puree 1/2 of a 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, and well drained. Add 1/2 pound raw skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into pieces; puree. Add 1 egg white, 5 large fresh basil leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper. Process mixture for 30 seconds or until smooth. With the processor running, pour in 1/2 cup whipping cream. If the mixture seems stiff, add up to 1/4 cup more whipping cream. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until needed. Makes 2 cups.
Candied Cranberries and Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Add 1/2 cup fresh cranberries. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil; reduce heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until berries begin to pop. Remove pan from heat; cool. Drain well, reserving syrup for the Beurre Blanc. Use the cranberries to garnish the turkey.
Cranberry Beurre Blanc
In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon chopped shallots. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally. Add 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, a few pieces at a time. Whisk mixture just until butter is mixed in. Remove from heat; strain. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of the syrup from Candied Cranberries. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm until serving time. Do not reheat. Makes 1 cup.
Note
You can prepare the Spinach and Basil Mousseline and the Candied Cranberries and Syrup several hours in advance of serving, then store them in the refrigerator.
Nutrition information
Calories 429, Total Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 16 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Sodium 329 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 75%, Vitamin C 10%, Calcium 5%, Iron 8%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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