
Dill Turkey with Cauliflower-Leek Cream, Roasted Radishes and Lemon Chickpeas
An original, balanced main dish featuring dill-seared turkey cutlets, a silky cauliflower and leek cream, roasted radishes, and lemon-parsley chickpeas.
Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.
Ingredients
- 600 g turkey breast cutlets (en 4 pieces)
- 500 g cauliflower (en floretes)
- 180 g leek (solo the parte blanca and verde clara, sliced)
- 250 g radishes (cut por the mitad)
- 240 g cooked chickpeas (escurridos)
- 120 g plain Greek yogurt (without sugar)
- 180 ml vegetable broth (without sugar added)
- 45 ml olive oil (divided)
- 1 unit lemon (zest and 30 ml/2 tbsp of juice)
- 12 g fresh dill (chopped)
- 10 g fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 3 g sweet paprika
- 2 g ground cumin
- 6 g salt (or to taste)
- 2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
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. Place the radishes on a tray and toss with 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil, 1 g (1/4 tsp) salt, a pinch of black pepper, and half of the sweet paprika. Roast for 20 to 22 minutes, until tender and browned at the edges.
- 2
While the radishes roast, heat a medium saucepan over medium heat with 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil. Add the leek and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the cauliflower, vegetable broth, 2 g (1/4 tsp) salt, and a little black pepper. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cauliflower is very tender.
- 3
Transfer the cauliflower and leek mixture to a blender, or blend with an immersion blender. Add the Greek yogurt, half of the lemon zest, and 6 g fresh dill. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust with salt and black pepper to taste and keep warm.
- 4
Pat the turkey cutlets dry. Season them with the remaining salt, ground cumin, the remaining sweet paprika, 5 ml (1 tsp) lemon juice, 6 g fresh dill, and black pepper.
- 5
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 10 ml (2 tsp) olive oil. Cook the turkey cutlets for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest for 3 minutes.
- 6
In the same skillet, add the cooked chickpeas, the remaining 5 ml (1 tsp) olive oil, the rest of the lemon juice, the parsley, and the remaining lemon zest. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until heated through and glossy. Adjust with black pepper.
- 7
To serve, spread the cauliflower-leek cream onto plates. Arrange the turkey cutlets on top or alongside, add the roasted radishes, and finish with the lemon chickpeas.
Chef tips
If you prefer a looser cream, add 2 to 4 extra tablespoons of broth while blending. Roasted radishes develop a milder flavor that pairs especially well with dill and lemon.
Substitutions
You can swap the turkey for chicken breast. Greek yogurt can be replaced with plain lactose-free yogurt for a similar texture. Parsley can be replaced with fresh chives.
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
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- Easy-to-wash jar
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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
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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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