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Spiced Turkey with a Rich Pumpkin Wine Reduction Sauce on a Savory Herbed Waffle plated

Savory Turkey with Rich Pumpkin Wine Reduction Sauce

This Savory Turkey with Rich Pumpkin Wine Reduction Sauce is just the dish to elevate your menu (or your turkey leftovers) to the next level! Picture this: tender bites of turkey served atop a hearty, savory waffle, drizzled (or smothered) in a luscious pumpkin and wine reduction sauce. Your tastebuds and your guests will thank you.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Composed Dish, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 574kcal

Ingredients

For the Turkey:

  • 2 tablespoon Minced Dried Onions
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Dill
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Mustard
  • 4 pounds Turkey Cooked and Cubed
  • 1.5 cups Chicken Stock or Broth

For the Rich Pumpkin Wine Reduction Sauce:

  • 1 cup Pumpkin Purée
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1.5 cups Red Wine I use Pinot Noir
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter

Instructions

For the Savory Herbed Waffles:

  • Make a batch of my Savory Herbed Waffles (recipe makes 12, adjust as needed)
    12 Savory Herbed Waffles
  • Reheat the 12 Savory Herbed Waffles by placing them on a rimmed baking sheet on a wire rack insert if you have one. Set the oven to “Warm” (180°F) and place the waffles in the oven for at least 10 minutes to heat up.
    12 Savory Herbed Waffles

For the Seasoning Mix:

  • In a small bowl, combine the following herbs and spices: 2 tablespoon Minced Dried Onions, 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, ½ teaspoon Dried Dill, ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano, ½ teaspoon Dried Parsley, ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, ½ teaspoon Onion Powder, ½ teaspoon Paprika, and ¼ teaspoon Ground Mustard. Set them aside.
    2 tablespoon Minced Dried Onions, 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, ½ teaspoon Dried Dill, ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano, ½ teaspoon Dried Parsley, ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, ½ teaspoon Onion Powder, ½ teaspoon Paprika, ¼ teaspoon Ground Mustard

For the Turkey:

  • Cut 4 pounds Turkey (already cooked) into ~1-inch cubes or pieces and toss them in a zip top bag.
    4 pounds Turkey
  • Add the Seasoning Mix to the bag with the Turkey, seal the bag, and shake until the turkey is coated.
  • To gently warm the turkey, place a large sauté pan over low heat. Add approximately 1 cup of chicken broth to the pan, dump in the seasoned Turkey cubes, and cover it with the lid. Check it and stir the turkey occasionally, adding more liquid if needed until the turkey is warm and you are ready to plate it. (I usually find that the turkey is warmed in about 10 minutes.)
    1.5 cups Chicken Stock or Broth

For the Rich Pumpkin Wine Reduction Sauce:

  • In a saucepan, combine 1 cup Pumpkin Purée and 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk.  Once that looks like a paste, add 1.5 cups Red Wine (I use Pinot Noir), 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, and ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper.  Stir to combine and then allow the mixture to begin to reduce.
    1 cup Pumpkin Purée, 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk, 1.5 cups Red Wine, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • Once it has reduced by about half, whisk in 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter. Continue whisking until the butter is melted and completely incorporated into the sauce.
    4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter

Assembly:

  • Place a Savory Herbed Waffle on the plate. Using a slotted spoon to leave the extra liquid behind, spoon approximately 5 ounces of turkey cubes on top of the waffle. Finally, we’ll drizzle approximately ¼ cup of the Rich Pumpkin Wine Reduction Sauce over the turkey.
  • Add any additional sides to the plate and serve it warm.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Savory Turkey with Rich Pumpkin Wine Reduction Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
574
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
39
g
60
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Cholesterol
 
147
mg
49
%
Sodium
 
3317
mg
144
%
Potassium
 
453
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
21
g
7
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
38
g
76
%
Vitamin A
 
3571
IU
71
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
404
mg
40
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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