Gobble down a leftover treat
21 December 2009
After Christmas dinner when your feeling as stuffed as the turkey you've just eaten, the last thing you want to think about is the leftovers. The NFU has found a mouth-watering recipe to help you get the most out of your lovingly reared British turkey.
British turkey and broccoli quiche
Serves 4
Ingredients
350g/12oz shortcrust pastry
2tbsp sunflower oil
225g/8oz British Turkey breast steaks, cut into bite-sized pieces
1tsp Cajun seasoning
100g/4oz small broccoli florets
100g/4oz grated Gruyere cheese
200ml/7fl oz single cream
3 large eggs
Salt and pepper
Method
1. Use the pastry to line a 9½ inch flan tin, 1in deep. Chill for 30 minutes.
2. Heat the oil in a pan and stir-fry the turkey pieces for 2-3 minutes. Add the Cajun seasoning and stir-fry for a further minute. Leave to cool.
3. Boil the broccoli until just tender. Drain, plunge into cold water, drain again. Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas 5. Place the flan tin on a baking sheet.
4. Arrange the broccoli in the pastry case, top with the turkey and cheese. Beat together the cream, eggs and seasoning and pour into the pastry case. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until filling is golden and set.
More recipes can be found by visiting http://www.ukturkeys.co.uk/ and there are over 200 turkey producers listed if you're still looking for your British turkey.
