Turkey & Stuffing for Two
You don't have to skip the traditional Thanksgiving dinner if it's just the two of you - and you also don't have to eat turkey for days. In fact, you may not want to wait for a special occasion to have this satisfying mini celebration.
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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2 teaspoons butter, divided
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1 small shallot, chopped
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 3- to 4-ounce skinless turkey breast cutlets
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1 day-old low-fat corn muffin, (5-6 ounces), crumbled, or 4 slices stale whole-wheat bread, crusts removed, torn into bite-size pieces
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2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1/4 cup dry vermouth, or dry white wine
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil and 1 teaspoon butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, stir in sage and thyme; let cool for 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, place cutlets between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet or a heavy skillet until 8 to 10 inches wide and less than 1/4 inch thick. Be careful not to tear the meat. Remove the top sheet.
4.
Add muffin crumbles (or bread) to the celery mixture. Stir in 2 tablespoons broth, salt and pepper. Place half the stuffing mixture in the middle of one of the pounded cutlets; compress the stuffing into a log. Fold and roll the meat over the stuffing. Tie in three places with kitchen string. Repeat with the remaining stuffing and the second cutlet.
5.
Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and 1 teaspoon butter in a medium ovenproof skillet over medium heat. When the butter melts, add the turkey rolls and brown on all sides, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes.
6.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the turkey is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Transfer the rolls to a serving plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
7.
Return the skillet to medium-high heat (take care, the handle will still be hot); add vermouth (or wine). Cook until dark and almost completely evaporated, scraping up any browned bits, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1/4 cup broth; cook for 1 minute, just to reduce slightly. Remove the string from the turkey; cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, if desired, and spoon half the sauce over each portion. Serve warm.
Tips:
Tips for Two: Leftover canned broth keeps up to 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in your freezer. Leftover broth in aseptic packages keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator. Add to soups, sauces, stews; use for cooking rice and grains; add a little when reheating leftovers to prevent them from drying out.
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare turkey rolls through Step 4, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. | Equipment: Kitchen string
Nutrition information
Calories 415, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 731 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, Potassium 409 mg. Daily Values: Iron 15%. Exchanges: Starch 3,Lean Meat 3,Fat 2.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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