Rolled Stuffed Turkey Breasts

Rolled Stuffed Turkey Breasts

2 cloves garlic – minced
1 C. fresh mushrooms – chopped
1 C. cooked spinach — chopped and drained
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1 C. cooked white rice
1 C. carrots — grated and blanched
1 T. fresh parsley — chopped
1/8 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. sage
Dash pepper
2 1/2 lb. turkey breast, boneless and skinless
2 T. honey
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/3 C. Breadcrumbs

Sauté garlic for 1 minute; add mushrooms and sauté over medium-high heat until all liquid has evaporated. Transfer to mixing bowl and add spinach and nutmeg, mixing well; set aside. In separate bowl combine rice, carrot, parsley, herbs, and pepper; set aside. Preheat oven to 350. Lay turkey breast flat; pull out the tendons from the 2 fillets over to the outside. Cover breast with sheet of wax paper and using a meat mallet, lb. to about 1 inch thickness, forming a butterfly or free form rectangle shape. Spread spinach mixture evenly over turkey to about 1 inch from edge of meat, forming a rectangular shape with mixture; top with rice mixture. Fold sides and ends of breast over stuffing to enclose; secure sides and ends with toothpicks. Transfer, seam side down to rack in roasting pan; cover pan with a tent of foil and roast for 1 1/2 hours. Remove roast from oven and increase oven temperature to 425. Combine honey and Dijon mustard. Remove toothpicks from roast; spread honey mixture over roast and sprinkle with crumbs, making sure top and sides are coated. Return roast to oven and roast until topping is lightly browned, 10-15 minutes.

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