Healthy Chef Lilia's recipe of the month
This roast is the perfect size for an intimate holiday gathering and can be prepared in no time flat!
MAPLE-GLAZED QUORN TURK'Y ROAST WITH GINGER-SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE
Healthy Chef Lilia’s cost-cutting tip: Since there are no bones in a Quorn Turk'y Roast, there is no waste. Nothing to throw away makes this a super economical holiday meal!
Ingredients-
Prep time- 10 minutes
Cook time - 35 minutes
(5 servings)
Glaze:
1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. dark brown sugar
1/8 tsp. poultry seasoning
1 Quorn Turk'y Roast, defrosted as per pkg. directions
Ginger-Spiced Cranberry Sauce:
1 can (16 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce
2 Tbsp. orange juice
1 tsp. orange zest
1 small cinnamon stick
1 tsp finely minced ginger (or 1/4 tsp. powdered ginger)
Instructions-
Pre-heat over to 425F
1) Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, mustard, brown sugar & poultry seasoning; set aside.
2) Remove defrosted roast from outer carton & inner plastic tray. Carefully pierce film around roast 3-4 times - do not remove the film. Place roast in small baking dish; bake 20 minutes.
3) Remove roast from oven and CAREFULLY remove the film (caution - roast will be hot). Using a small, sharp knife, make tiny slices on the top surface of the roast in a crisscross pattern about 1/8-inch deep & spaced about 1/2-inch apart. Evenly spoon 1/2 of the glaze onto top and sides of the roast; place roast back in oven & continue to bake 5 more minutes. Spoon remaining glaze onto top & down the sides to bake 5-8 minutes longer or until golden brown and hot throughout. Serve immediately with Ginger-Spiced Cranberry sauce (see below).
Ginger-Spiced Cranberry Sauce:
1) Place cranberry sauce, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon stick & ginger in a small saucepot. Simmer 10 minutes. Store leftover sauce in a covered container, in the refrigerator, for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 6 months. Makes 1-1/2 cups.
* Serve this delicious roast with homemade mashed potatoes and over roasted root vegetables.
* Spark-up your boring, old bread stuffing! Melt 1 tablespoon finely chopped sage; saute 2-3 minutes, or until apple is softened. Stir into prepared stuffing.