Turkey Mince Rolls
Serves: 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
1 ½ serves per portion
Recipe courtesy of Gabriella Field, Virtual Branch
Ingredients:
- 400g turkey or chicken mince
- 1 small onion, very finely chopped
- 1-2 garlic cloves, minced or finely grated
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small egg, lightly beaten
- Splash of milk
- Preferred herbs or spices (e.g. 2 teaspoons Moroccan spice mix)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup light cream cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce or sweet chilli (optional)
- Olive oil spray
- 4 cups of salad of your choice e.g. garden or Greek salad (pictured)
Method:
- PREHEAT oven to 180oC and line a small baking dish with baking paper.
- COMBINE the mince, onion, garlic, egg, chosen herbs or spices and salt, pepper in a bowl.
- ADD the breadcrumbs and a splash of milk then mix well.
- LAY out two sheets of baking paper. Divide the mince mixture into two equal portions and flatten each into a rectangle (about 15 cm × 22 cm) on top of each baking sheet.
- SPREAD half of the cream cheese over each portion of mince.
- DIVIDE the shredded spinach evenly between the two rolls and layer on top of the cream cheese.
- Drizzle each roll lightly with soy sauce (or sweet chilli), if using.
- USING the baking paper sheets to prevent hands from sticking, roll each portion tightly, just as you would sushi, forming two firm, even rolls.
- PLACE the rolls on the lined baking tray, spray lightly with olive oil, and bake for about 40 minutes, turning after 15 minutes. Don’t overcook or they will dry out.
- REST the rolls briefly, then slice each into four equal portions (or smaller pieces if preferred).
- SERVE with your choice of side salad.
What's Great About It:
These stuffed turkey rolls make for an impressive but simple dinner the whole family will enjoy! Perfect for entertaining too – simply cut into thinner slices and you can serve 8-10 people. Pair with your favourite side salad for a healthy and balanced main meal – Greek salad or a simple garden salad work well.
