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PRESENTATION

A nutritious main course prepared with turkey breast, spinach, pistachios, mortadella, Port wine, broth, garlic, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil.

INGREDIENTS:

Turkey breast (whole, butterflied): 750 g / 1.65 lb

Cooked spinach: 3 tablespoons (≈45 g / 1.6 oz)

Unsalted pistachios: 2 tablespoons (≈20 g / 0.7 oz)

Mortadella: 2 slices (≈40 g / 1.4 oz)

Port wine: 1 small glass (≈60 ml / 2 fl oz)

Broth (meat or vegetable) or water: 1 cup (≈240 ml / 8 fl oz)

Garlic: 1 clove

Black pepper: to taste

Extra virgin olive oil: to taste (about 1 tablespoon / 15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)

METHOD

Wash the spinach and place it in a pot using only the water retained from washing.

Cook covered for no more than 10 minutes.

Sauté the cooked spinach in a pan with 1 clove of garlic to enhance flavor and remove excess moisture.

Place the turkey breast on a cutting board and open it into a pocket.

Spread the spinach evenly over the turkey.

Distribute the pistachios over the spinach.

Cover with the slices of mortadella.

Close the turkey breast like a book and tie it securely with kitchen twine.

Brown the meat in a pan with very little olive oil over medium-low heat for 10–15 minutes.

Cover with a lid and cook over low heat for about 40 minutes.

During cooking, turn the roast occasionally and moisten with hot broth or water as needed.

Deglaze with Port wine.

Cover again and cook for a few additional minutes.

Serve sliced, with its cooking juices.

ALLERGENS:

Garlic: very rare cases of reactivity reported

Meat broth: check ingredients for celery or other potential allergens

Vegetable broth: check ingredients for celery or other potential allergens

Extra virgin olive oil: allergy uncommon; intolerance not described

Black pepper (green, pink, black, white): possible cross-reactivity in individuals with spice intolerance

Pistachios: listed among allergens under EU Regulation 1169/2011

Spinach: possible individual intolerance; possible cross-reactivity in individuals allergic to birch pollen

Port wine: contains sulfites, listed among allergens under EU Regulation 1169/2011

NOTES

Prepare and handle under strict hygienic conditions.

Port wine may also be used in recipes intended for children, as the alcohol evaporates during cooking while the aroma remains.

Nutritional and Functional Benefits:

Garlic: immunostimulant properties; supports liver function and elimination of metabolic waste; hypocholesterolemic, hypolipidemic, antiplatelet, hypotensive, and hypoglycemic effects beneficial for cardiovascular health.

Meat broth: source of proteins, minerals, amino acids, vitamins, and antioxidants that support immune function.

Vegetable broth: provides minerals, particularly sodium and potassium, useful for regulating heart function and fluid balance.

Turkey meat: lean white meat rich in selenium, supporting immune function; low in saturated fat and does not impair liver or cardiovascular function.

Extra virgin olive oil: source of vitamin E, protecting the immune system from damage caused by harmful fatty acids.

Black pepper: contains piperine, a potent antioxidant that improves insulin sensitivity, lowers cholesterol levels, and stimulates metabolism; recommended for individuals with cardiovascular disease.

Pistachios: source of vitamin E, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for individuals with kidney disease; support liver function; rich in magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids, important for mood regulation and cognitive function.

Spinach: rich in carotenoids, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that support immune and cardiovascular systems; suitable for individuals with kidney disease; support liver function; provide folic acid involved in serotonin production, contributing to improved mood and counteracting depression.

Port wine (moderate use): rich in resveratrol, with antioxidant properties; helps reduce LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol, lowering the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke.

SAFETY / INTENDED USE

Also suitable for individuals with:

• Anorexia / unintended weight loss
• Nausea and vomiting

Not recommended in cases of:

• Dysphagia (chewing and swallowing difficulties)