Sunday, November 15, 2009

Turkey Meatloaves and Smashed Sweet Potatoes, Peas and Radishes

Ingredients

  • 5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • Salt
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 slices whole wheat bread, toasted and buttered, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 rounded tablespoons marmalade
  • 2 rounded tablespoons grainy mustard
  • EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • Splash of orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 10 ounce boxes green peas
  • 1/2 cup chopped radishes
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives
  • 1/2 cup cream or half-n-half
  • Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste


Yields: Serves 6

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425˚F.

Place the potatoes in a pot, cover with water and bring to a boil; salt water and cook to tender.

Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Meanwhile, mix meat with bread, a splash of stock, egg, shallots, thyme, marmalade combined with mustard, salt and pepper. Form 6 mini meatloaves and arrange on parchment paper, cover with some EVOO and roast to golden, 20 minutes or so.

For gravy, over medium heat in skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter, whisk in flour 1 minute, then whisk in a splash of orange juice, Worcestershire and 1 cup chicken stock. Thicken for a few minutes and season with salt and pepper to taste.

To a second larger skillet add peas, a small splash of water and butter. Bring the peas to a boil, reduce out the water 2-3 minutes, then reduce heat to medium and sauté with radishes 2-3 minutes more, add chives, season with salt and pepper.

Drain cooked sweet potatoes and return to hot pot. Mash with a little stock and cream, then add salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.

Serve meatloaves with gravy on top, sweet potatoes and peas with radishes along side.

From Rachel Ray


ARE YA KIDDING ME RACH?! Okay, Isn't it the hardest time finding well balanced meals, that are DELISH and IIIIII made it! Porter ATE THIS! ahhhhh. Rachel Ray, you never Fail me! Look on her website for video instructions. I love that girl!

http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/turkey-meatloaves-and-smashed-sweet-potatoes-peas-and-radishes/

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