
Rosemary-Mustard Glazed Turkey with Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes and Apple Sautéed Spinach
An original comforting dinner featuring golden turkey medallions glazed in a light mustard, honey, and rosemary sauce, served with oven-crisp smashed sweet potatoes and garlic sautéed spinach with apple. It balances sweet, herbal, and savory flavors in one complete plate.
Ingredients
- 600 g turkey breast medallions (en 8 pieces approx.)
- 700 g medium sweet potatoes (whole, with piel)
- 200 g fresh spinach (lavadas)
- 1 unit red apple (thinly sliced finas)
- 3 cloves garlic (2 chopped and 1 grated)
- 45 ml Dijon mustard
- 30 ml honey
- 10 g fresh rosemary (chopped fino)
- 120 ml chicken broth
- 45 ml olive oil (divided)
- 15 g butter
- 15 ml apple cider vinegar
- 3 g sweet paprika
- 8 g salt (or to taste)
- 2 g black pepper (or to taste)
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 sweet potatoes in a pot with cold water and a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, and cook for 12-15 minutes until tender but not falling apart. Drain well.
- 2
Transfer the sweet potatoes to a baking sheet. Gently smash each one with the bottom of a glass until flattened but still intact. Drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, season with half of the sweet paprika, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F, turning once halfway through, until the edges are golden and crisp.
- 3
Meanwhile, pat the turkey medallions dry with paper towels. Season them with salt, black pepper, the remaining sweet paprika, and the grated garlic.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard, honey, fresh rosemary, and chicken broth. Set the glaze mixture aside.
- 5
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the turkey for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely browned and nearly cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- 6
Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet add the butter and chopped garlic; cook for 30 seconds. Add the apple cider vinegar and the mustard, honey, rosemary, and chicken broth mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce lightly thickens.
- 7
Return the turkey to the skillet and coat it with the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes more, turning once, until glazed and fully cooked through.
- 8
In another large skillet, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced apple and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the fresh spinach and a pinch of salt; cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the spinach wilts and the apple is tender.
- 9
Serve the glazed turkey medallions with the crispy smashed sweet potatoes and the apple sautéed spinach. Spoon the remaining skillet sauce over the turkey before serving.
Chef tips
For crispier sweet potatoes, let them steam-dry for 2-3 minutes after draining before smashing. If your turkey pieces are thick, loosely cover and cook 1-2 extra minutes in the sauce.
Substitutions
You can substitute the turkey with chicken breast. Fresh rosemary can be replaced with 1 teaspoon dried rosemary. For a dairy-free version, use olive oil instead of butter.
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 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
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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