Grilled Turkey Fillets with Bacon and Stuffed Tomatoes

This dish combines juicy turkey fillets wrapped in crispy bacon with tomatoes stuffed with a savory mixture of olives, parsley, and creamy goat cheese.

It’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ideal for a summer barbecue or a special family dinner.

The Mediterranean Magic

The Mediterranean diet is renowned for its focus on fresh, healthy ingredients, and this recipe is no exception. The combination of turkey, bacon, and stuffed tomatoes brings together the richness of meat with the freshness of vegetables and herbs.

The grilling process enhances the natural flavors, making this dish a true culinary delight.

Ingredients:

• Tomatoes: 4, halved and cored
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp, extra virgin
• Black olives: 1 handful, pitted and torn
• Green olives: 1 handful, pitted and torn
• Fresh parsley: 1 handful, chopped
• Parmesan: 1 handful, grated
• Goat cheese: 4.2 oz, crumbled
• Turkey fillets: 1.75 lbs, inner fillets
• Fresh rosemary: 2 tbsp, chopped
• Bacon: 5.3 oz, thinly sliced
• Lemon juice: from 1 lemon
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp, extra virgin
• Arugula: 1 handful, for serving

Steps to Create Grilled Turkey Fillets with Bacon and Stuffed Tomatoes

1. Preheat your grill.
2. Cut the tomatoes in half and scoop out the pulp into a bowl.
3. Strain the juice from the tomato pulp and season the pulp with salt and pepper.
4. Drizzle with olive oil, and mix in the torn olives, chopped parsley, and grated Parmesan.
5. Stuff the tomato halves with the prepared mixture.
6. Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese on top, season with salt and pepper, and grill until the cheese is slightly melted.
7. Once grilled, peel off the tomato skins if desired.
8. Clean the turkey fillets and season with salt, pepper, and chopped rosemary.
9. Wrap each fillet with slices of bacon.
10. Grill the fillets on a hot grill for about 8 minutes, turning occasionally until the bacon is crispy and the turkey is cooked through.
11. After grilling, drizzle the fillets with the juice of half a lemon and a bit of olive oil, then cover them with aluminum foil to rest.
12. Slice the grilled turkey fillets into smaller pieces.
13. Serve with the stuffed tomatoes and a fresh arugula salad, dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.

Conclusion

Get ready for a burst of Mediterranean flavors with these Grilled Turkey Fillets wrapped in crispy bacon, served with stuffed tomatoes filled with olives, parsley, and creamy goat cheese!

Perfect for your next weekend barbecue or a special family dinner.

Fresh, flavorful, and grilled to perfection!