Today I propose Turkey Rolls with Asparagus and Speck, an ideal solution for those looking for a tantalizing main course that’s also quick to prepare.

I used turkey breast slices, but you can substitute the type of meat, choosing between chicken, pork loin, or veal, and create delicious meat rolls with asparagus and speck.

Asparagus is still around, and I’m having fun making the most of it! They are very appreciated in my home.

Asparagus is typically a spring vegetable: its season starts at the end of March and ends in early June. The peak production period is in May.

How to choose fresh asparagus. To make a great choice, first pay attention to the tips, which indicate freshness and growth stage. Ideal tips should be firm and compact, not too open or bruised, and should not show signs of rot. Now move your gaze from the tips to the stems: these should also be firm, without wrinkles or wilting signs, and not too fibrous.

After purchase, you can store your asparagus in the fridge for no more than 4-5 days (even less if they’re not very fresh) in a paper bag or wrapped in a damp cloth that should be refreshed at least once.

Asparagus pairs with speck for a mouth-watering recipe.

Let’s discover the recipe together.

Difficulty: Very easy
Cost: Medium
Preparation time: 10 Minutes
Portions: 4
Cooking methods: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: Spring

307.11 Kcal

calories per serving

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Energy 307.11 (Kcal)
Carbohydrates 2.91 (g) of which sugars 0.94 (g)
Proteins 28.04 (g)
Fat 20.05 (g) of which saturated 6.01 (g)of which unsaturated 7.68 (g)
Fibers 1.24 (g)
Sodium 692.74 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 120 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA^* and FoodData Central^** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

^* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ^** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients for Turkey Rolls with Asparagus

4 turkey (large)
20 asparagus
to taste sliced speck
to taste parmesan
Half glass dry white wine
to taste meat broth (or vegetable broth)
salt
pepper
to taste extra virgin olive oil

Tools

Meat Tenderizer
Pan
Lid

Steps for Turkey Rolls with Asparagus

Let’s start with preparing the asparagus.
If bought fresh, rinse quickly under running water, then pat dry with a clean cloth to remove excess water.
If using fresh asparagus, cut about 5-6 inches, setting aside the stem (the white part can be used if you want to make a risotto).
Tips. (You can also use frozen asparagus. First, thaw the asparagus and proceed as with fresh ones).
First, remove any fat or cartilage from the turkey slices, then tenderize them slightly to make them thinner and more even.
Now start preparing the rolls, considering that 4 or 5 asparagus will be added to each turkey fillet.
Sprinkle the slices with parmesan, a little salt, and pepper, and roll them tightly.
Trim any excess asparagus.
Adjust with salt and pepper, and start rolling the turkey fillets tightly.
Wrap each roll with 1-2 slices of speck, securing with toothpicks.
Place the rolls in a baking dish greased with oil.
Brown the entire surface well, then deglaze with white wine.
Add a ladle of broth, adjust salt and pepper, and cook for 15 minutes.
Be cautious with salt as speck is already salty. (Taste and adjust)
Once cooked, serve them hot or warm!
Enjoy your meal.

Notes

Here’s a trick for you: If you cook your asparagus fully immersed in water, it’s best if it’s salted: it enhances the green color and saves you a step when serving them.

To maintain its vibrant color and stop the cooking, you can also cool them in ice water.

Tips and Storage

Store the asparagus-filled rolls for 1-2 days in the refrigerator, closed in an airtight container.
You can freeze them if you used all fresh ingredients, not thawed ones.

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