Roast turkey with cranberry stuffing
This traditional Christmas fare is not only delicious, turkey meat is especially lean and low in saturated fat.
Instructions
Step 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a large tray with baking paper.
Step 2 Spray a non-stick frying pan with cooking oil and heat to medium-high. Cook onion and garlic for 2 minutes, until softened. Remove from heat. Add thyme, breadcrumbs, olive oil, craisins and orange rind and juice. Stir to combine.
Step 3 Flatten turkey breast slightly so it’s an even thickness throughout. Spoon stuffing into centre and fold meat over to enclose. Tie with several pieces of kitchen string to secure. Cook for 40 minutes, until golden and firm to the touch. Test by inserting a skewer; the juices should run clear.
Step 4 Remove from oven and rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with roasted vegetables and gravy with a tablespoon of cranberry jelly stirred into it.
- Recipe by:
- Jane Collins
- Photography:
- Stuart Scott
First published December 2005
Recipe Information
Portions: 6
Time to make: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total cost of all ingredients: $33.31 / $5.55 per serve
- Low fat
Ingredients
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme leaves
- 2 cups fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon craisins
- 1 orange, rind and juice
- 1.5kg turkey breast
- 1 tablespoon cranberry jelly
Nutrition Information
| per serve | |
|---|---|
| Energy |
1450
kJ
(350 Cals) |
| Protein | 58g |
| Fat - saturated |
5g
2g |
| Carbohydrates - sugars |
20g
7g |
| Dietary Fibre | 2g |
| Sodium | 860mg |
| Calcium | 50mg |
| Iron | 2.5mg |
| * NS: Not specified | |
HFG Tip
Craisins are sweetened dried cranberries, found in the dried fruit section of the supermarket. They make a tasty addition to salads, muesli and couscous dishes.
