Golden Turkey, Cottage Cheese and Asparagus Terrine with Almond Crust and Roasted Pepper Sauce
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Golden Turkey, Cottage Cheese and Asparagus Terrine with Almond Crust and Roasted Pepper Sauce

An original high-protein recipe: a juicy terrine of ground turkey and cottage cheese, baked with tender asparagus and topped with a crisp almond crust, served with a smooth roasted pepper and yogurt sauce.

25 minPrep
35 minCook
60 minTotal
4Servings
Gluten-FreeLow CarbHigh ProteinDiabetic-Friendly

Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.

Ingredients

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4
  • 500 g ground turkey (preferiblemente magro)
  • 200 g cottage cheese (well escurrido)
  • 1 unit egg (beaten)
  • 50 g almond flour (divided)
  • 180 g asparagus (without the parte dura and cut en trozos small)
  • 150 g roasted red pepper (pelado si es casero)
  • 120 g plain Greek yogurt (for the sauce)
  • 80 g onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 10 g fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 10 g Dijon mustard (divided)
  • 15 ml olive oil (divided)
  • 4 g sweet paprika
  • 2 g dried oregano
  • 6 g salt (or to taste)
  • 2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 15 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Nutrition facts

per serving

334 kcal
Calories
39 g
Protein
10 g
Carbs
15 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
7 g
Net carbs

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.

Allergens

DairyEggsTree NutsMustard

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Lightly grease a small terrine or loaf pan with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil.

  2. 2

    In a skillet over medium heat, warm another teaspoon of olive oil. Sauté the onion for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, mix the ground turkey, cottage cheese, beaten egg, 30 g almond flour, the sautéed onion and garlic, parsley, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, sweet paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until well combined.

  4. 4

    Fold the chopped asparagus into the mixture and stir so it is evenly distributed.

  5. 5

    Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and smooth the top. Mix the remaining 20 g almond flour with the final teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle it over the top to create a light crust.

  6. 6

    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, or until the terrine is firm, golden on top, and fully cooked in the center. Let it rest for 8 minutes before unmolding or slicing.

  7. 7

    While the terrine bakes, make the sauce. Place the roasted red pepper, Greek yogurt, the remaining teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and an extra pinch of salt and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  8. 8

    Serve the terrine hot or warm in slices, with the roasted pepper sauce spooned over the top or on the side.

Chef tips

Drain the cottage cheese well so the terrine stays firm and does not release excess moisture. For a more compact texture, let the terrine cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Substitutions

You can replace the asparagus with tender green beans or very finely chopped broccoli. Greek yogurt can be swapped for thick plain yogurt, and almond flour for finely ground almonds.

What I used to make it

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    Ninja Professional BL610 Blender

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    Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer

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    TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer

    Checking doneness of meat and chicken

    • Checks doneness of meat and chicken
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