Ideal Meals
Ideal Meals™ are deliciously quick and easy-to-prepare meals developed by Produce for Kids’ very own Chef Marshall O'Brien and reviewed by our Registered Dietitian, Estela Schnelle. Whether you've had a long day at the office or managing your household, we'll help you get dinner on the table with ease.
Holiday Stuffed Turkey & Green Bean Casserole
For a complete meal serve Holiday Stuffed Turkey with:
- Green bean casserole
- ½ cup brown rice
- ½ cup chopped apple and ½ cup pineapple chunks for fruit salad
- Glass of 1% milk
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Serves 4
Preparation Time: 30 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 boneless whole turkey breast
- ¼ cup onion, chopped
- ¼ cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup cooked spinach
- 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme, roughly chopped
- 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup celery, sliced
- ⅛ cup cashews, roughly chopped
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Heat olive oil in pan over medium-high heat, cook onions, spinach, mushrooms, thyme, parsley, celery and cashews for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Insert knife into side of turkey breast, and create a pocket in the middle. Stuff breast with cooked mixture.
4. In hot skillet, sear breast until golden brown, then cook in oven 30 – 45 minutes, or until an internal temperature reaches 160ºF.
5. Once cooked, let stand 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
Serves 4
Preparation Time: 30 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. fresh green beans, washed, ends trimmed
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped the whole length
- ⅛ tsp. salt
- 1/16 tsp. black pepper
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted until golden (for garnish)
Directions:
1. In large saucepan, boil 2 quarts of water. Add green beans and cook, uncovered, 4 – 5 minutes or until tender.
2. Heat butter in a skillet. Add garlic and green onion. Cook for 1 - 2 minutes.
3. Add salt, pepper, and cream. Simmer for 7 minutes to reduce cream slightly.
4. Toss with green beans and top with toasted sliced almonds.
Nutrition Information:
Holiday Stuffed Turkey Calories 630; Fat 21g; Protein 45g; Carbohydrate 69g; Fiber 9g; Cholesterol 107mg; Sodium 282mg; Calcium 45%DV; Vitamin A 37%DV; Vitamin C 99%DV; Iron 23%DV
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