Whole 30 Turkey Breast stuffed with Chorizo

It's that time of year again - Whole 30 Time! This one is labor intensive but delicious.

Frozen spinach, thawed and drained of water

1 T chili powder

1 T paprika

1 t dried oregano plus 2 T for finishing

1/2 t cumin

S&P

1/8 t ground cinnamon

1/8 t ground cloves

1/4 onion chopped, plus half an onion sliced

Shredded or chopped carrots

1/2 lb ground pork

1 large garlic clove

2 T apple cider vinegar

1 boneless turkey breast half

Lemon

Olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 425. 

2. For the chorizo, in a large bowl, stir together the chili powder through cloves and mix with ground pork. Add the garlic and apple cider vinegar, mix. 

3. Cook the chopped onions, carrots, and turkey for around 10 minutes, until cooked through and onions are softened. Add chopped spinach and set aside to cool.

4. Place the breast skin side down on a cutting board. Cut slits into the thick portion of the turkey and stuff with chorizo mixture.

5. Slide pieces of string and tie tightly to secure the filling. 

6. Place sliced lemon and sliced onion in the center of a roasting pan. Please the breast on the onion and lemon, skin side up. Brush the skin with olive then sprinkle the top and sides with salt and paprika.

7. Roast for 1 hour or more, until thermometer registers 160. Tent the turkey with foil if it browns too quickly.

8. Allow the turkey to cutting board and rest for 20 minutes. Slice to serve.