Stuffed Turkey Roulade: A Showstopper for the Modern Paleo Table

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Paleo dishes can be dramatic, indulgent, and playful. Stuffed Turkey Roulade embodies this philosophy. By rolling lean turkey breast around a filling of mushrooms, spinach, and fresh herbs, you get a visually impressive dish that bursts with flavour while remaining entirely grain-free and dairy-free. This recipe proves that Paleo meals can be centrepiece-worthy without compromising ancestral principles.

Recipe: Stuffed Turkey Roulade

Ingredients

(Serves 4)

• 1 turkey breast fillet, about 1 kg / 2.2 lb

• 200 g / 7 oz mushrooms, chopped

• 100 g / 3.5 oz fresh spinach

• 2 garlic cloves, minced (10 g / 0.35 oz)

• 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)

• 1 tsp dried thyme (2 g / 0.07 oz)

• 1 tsp dried rosemary (2 g / 0.07 oz)

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• Kitchen string for tying

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.

2. Butterfly the turkey breast by slicing horizontally, leaving one side intact, then gently open like a book. Flatten with a meat mallet to an even thickness of 2 cm / 0.8 inch.

3. Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté garlic, mushrooms, and spinach for 5 minutes, until softened. Season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Allow to cool slightly.

4. Spread filling evenly over turkey breast. Roll carefully and secure with kitchen string.

5. Place roulade in a roasting tray. Roast for 50–60 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 74°C / 165°F. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutritional Information

(per serving, approximate)

• Calories: 360 kcal

• Protein: 45 g

• Fat: 12 g

• Saturated Fat: 3 g

• Carbohydrates: 6 g

• Fibre: 2 g

• Sodium: 500 mg

Why This Dish Fits Paleo

Turkey breast offers lean protein essential for muscle maintenance. Mushrooms and spinach add minerals, antioxidants, and fibre while keeping carbohydrates low. Olive oil contributes healthy fats. The roulade technique elevates presentation without introducing grains or dairy, maintaining Paleo integrity while adding a sense of playful sophistication.

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