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Pumpkin Seed Crusted Turkey Medallions

October 1, 2005

3 Min Read
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National Turkey Federation

Yield: 12


Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Catering Operation
Ethnicity: New Southern American
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
Occasion: Halloween
Preparation Method: Saute
Product Type: Boneless Breast
Ingredients
8 Slices TURKEY BACON
4 Medium sweet potatoes, peeled, diced and blanched
4 Medium celery roots, peeled, diced and blanched
1/4 Teaspoon rubbed sage
To Taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 Cups dry pumpkin seeds
2 Cups dry plain bread crumbs
1/4 Teaspoon ground allspice
4 Pounds BONELESS TURKEY BREAST, sliced into medallions
As needed fresh sage leaves
Root Vegetable Hash
  1. Over medium heat, cook bacon until some of the fat is released into the pan.
  2. Stir in blanched vegetables. Season with sage, salt and pepper. Allow vegetables to cook until lightly browned.
  3. Hold for service.
Turkey
  1. Combine pumpkin seeds, bread crumbs, allspice, salt and pepper in a food processor. Grind to a medium to fine textured meal.
  2. Coat one side of turkey medallions generously.
  3. Sauté turkey in hot vegetable oil until golden brown.
  4. Turn and sauté another minute.
Service
  1. Plate turkey medallions with ½ cup root vegetable hash.
  2. Garnish with fresh sage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 630 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 110mg37%
Sodium 640mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 40g13%
Dietary Fiber 6g24%
Sugars 7g
Protein 53g
Vitamin A 150%
    		Vitamin C 30%
    Calcium 15%
      		Iron 60%
      *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories:20002500
      Total FatLess than65g80g
      Sat FatLess than20g25g
      CholesterolLess than300mg300mg
      SodiumLess than2,400mg2,400mg
      Total Carbohydrate 300g375g
      Dietary Fiber 25g30g
      Calories per gram:
      Fat 9
        		Carbohydrate 4
          		Protein 4
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