Pumpkin Seed Crusted Turkey Medallions

Yield: 12

Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Catering Operation

Ethnicity: New Southern American

Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée

Occasion: Halloween

Preparation Method: Saute

Product Type: Boneless Breast

Ingredients

8 Slices TURKEY BACON

4 Medium sweet potatoes, peeled, diced and blanched

4 Medium celery roots, peeled, diced and blanched

1/4 Teaspoon rubbed sage

To Taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 Cups dry pumpkin seeds

2 Cups dry plain bread crumbs

1/4 Teaspoon ground allspice

4 Pounds BONELESS TURKEY BREAST, sliced into medallions

As needed fresh sage leaves

Root Vegetable Hash

Over medium heat, cook bacon until some of the fat is released into the pan. Stir in blanched vegetables. Season with sage, salt and pepper. Allow vegetables to cook until lightly browned. Hold for service.

Turkey

Combine pumpkin seeds, bread crumbs, allspice, salt and pepper in a food processor. Grind to a medium to fine textured meal. Coat one side of turkey medallions generously. Sauté turkey in hot vegetable oil until golden brown. Turn and sauté another minute.

Service

Plate turkey medallions with ½ cup root vegetable hash. Garnish with fresh sage.

Nutrition Facts Calories 630 Calories from Fat 270 % Daily Value* Total Fat 30g 46% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 110mg 37% Sodium 640mg 27% Total Carbohydrate 40g 13% Dietary Fiber 6g 24% Sugars 7g Protein 53g Vitamin A 150% Vitamin C 30% Calcium 15% Iron 60% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs: Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g Dietary Fiber 25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4