
Turkey and Ricotta Medallions over Rosemary White Bean Cream
An original high-protein recipe featuring tender turkey and ricotta medallions, oven-finished until golden and served over a smooth rosemary white bean cream, with roasted cherry tomatoes for a fresh, juicy contrast.
Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground turkey (magro)
- 180 g ricotta cheese (whole or semidescremado)
- 1 unit egg (large)
- 35 g ground oats (for dar estructura)
- 25 g grated Parmesan cheese (more a poco optional for servir)
- 3 cloves garlic (2 for the medallones and 1 for the cream)
- 2 cditas fresh rosemary (chopped fino, divided)
- 2 cdas fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 cdta sweet paprika
- 6 g salt (or to taste, divided)
- 1/2 cdta black pepper (freshly ground)
- 30 ml olive oil (divided)
- 400 g cooked white beans (escurridas and enjuagadas)
- 180 ml chicken or vegetable broth (hot)
- 15 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 200 g cherry tomatoes (whole)
- 80 g red onion (en pluma fina)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Line a small baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it with a little of the olive oil.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, ricotta, egg, ground oats, grated Parmesan, 2 grated or very finely chopped garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, parsley, sweet paprika, 4 g salt, and black pepper. Mix well without overpacking the mixture.
- 3
Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape thick medallions with lightly damp hands. Place them on a plate.
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the medallions for 2 minutes per side, in batches if needed, until a light crust forms. Transfer them to the prepared tray.
- 5
On the same tray, add the cherry tomatoes and red onion. Toss them with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the remaining chopped garlic clove, the remaining 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, and 2 g salt.
- 6
Bake the medallions together with the tomatoes and onion for 12 to 14 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F, or until the medallions are fully cooked through in the center and the tomatoes begin to burst.
- 7
Meanwhile, make the cream: place the cooked white beans and hot broth in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice and blend until smooth. For a lighter texture, add 1 to 2 more tablespoons of broth if desired. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Spoon a generous layer of white bean cream onto each plate. Top with 2 turkey medallions per serving and finish with the roasted cherry tomatoes and red onion. If desired, add a little extra grated Parmesan just before serving.
Chef tips
For juicier medallions, avoid overmixing the meat. If the mixture feels too soft, chill it for 10 minutes before shaping.
Substitutions
You can swap ricotta for well-drained cottage cheese. White beans can be replaced with cannellini or any cooked white bean. Rosemary may be replaced with fresh thyme for a milder flavor.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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