This is a healthy way to enjoy your turkey and stuffing.

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Ingredients

2 turkey breasts
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tbsp light olive oil
1/3 cup chopped shallots
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/4 cups diced butternut squash, 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 cup baby kale or spinach
2 tbsp chopped pecans (Optional)
1/4 tsp crushed black pepper
6 to 8 pieces cooking twine

Directions

  1. Saute shallots & garlic with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until golden
  2. Add the butternut, cranberries, maple syrup and water and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally

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  1. Add spinach, pecans, salt & pepper and cook until spinach is wilted.

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  1. Cut a small slit in the turkey breast & season the meat with a sprinkle of salt
  2. Position 3-4 pieces of twine under the turkey and begin to stuff the breast with the butternut mixture. Once stuffed tie the twine tightly.

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  1. Heat the skillet with oil and place the stuffed & tied turkey in the pan to brown the meat on 3 sides (do not put the stuffing side down or you will loose some of the stuffing).

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  1. Position the seared turkey in an oven safe pan. Place the meat thermometer in a wide part of the meat. Cook to 74C.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes

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  1. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before cutting in half or thirds and serving.

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