I love the southern Italian influences in this hearty stuffed turkey dish. A popular flavor combo in that region is slightly sweet-tangy-salty, otherwise known as agrodolce. We get that in this dish with the sweet raisins, the salty flavor of the prosciutto-wrapped meat, and the tangy splash of vinegar in the sauteed greens. This filling is wonderful in any meat really; I used turkey tenderloins, but a pork tenderloin, plump chicken breasts or even a seared flank steak would work well.
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Swiss Chard & Golden Raisin-Stuffed Turkey Tenderloin with Marinara Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. turkey or pork tenderloin
- salt and pepper
- olive oil
- 1 large head of Swiss chard, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic or apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 8 thin slices of prosciutto
- Kitchen twine
- Jar of your favorite marinara sauce
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a roasting pan with olive oil spray. Cut a deep pocket in the tenderloin’s side, careful not to cut through completely. Season the outside and inside of the turkey tenderloin with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil along with the crushed red pepper flakes and garlic cloves over medium heat. Cook for 1 minute. Add in the Swiss chard and cook an additional 5 minutes; season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add in the vinegar and raisins. Allow the filling to cool to room temperature.
- Stuff the turkey tenderloin with the chard mixture. Wrap the prosciutto slices around the turkey tenderloin. Secure the turkey tenderloin with kitchen twine. Place in the prepared pan.
- Pour the wine around the tenderloin and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove the twine and serve slices of the stuffed turkey on a bed of warm marinara sauce.
Tagged: Italy, marinara sauce, prosciutto, raisins, stuffed turkey tenderloin, Swiss chard, tomato sauce, tomatoes, turkey, turkey tenderloin
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