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Turkey Roulade with Mushrooms, Apples, Walnuts, and Herbs (GF + DF)

by | November 26, 2025 | Recipes, Main dishes

turkey roulade

A stunning, nutrient-dense, high-protein Thanksgiving centerpiece that’s surprisingly easy to prepare and perfect for making ahead. This gluten-free, dairy-free turkey roulade layers mushrooms, apples, walnuts, and fresh herbs for a flavorful, lighter holiday main dish that still feels completely celebratory.


Course: Dinner
Type: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: ~190 kcal per serving (approx.)

What You’ll Need

  • 2 turkey tenderloins
  • 1 small apple, peeled and finely diced (Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith work well)
  • 4 cremini or baby bella mushrooms, stems removed and diced
  • ¼ cup walnut halves
  • 1 cup parsley, loosely packed
  • ¼ cup fresh oregano, stems removed
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
  • 1 additional Tbsp olive oil (for roasting; replacing butter)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Make the filling

  1. In a small pan, warm 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced mushrooms and diced apple, stirring to coat.
  3. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, until the mushrooms release moisture and the apples just begin to soften.
  4. Meanwhile, add the walnuts and herbs to a food processor.
  5. Pulse 4–5 times, until finely chopped but not paste-like.
  6. Transfer the mushroom-apple mixture to a bowl and combine with the chopped walnut-herb blend.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare the turkey

  1. Using a sharp knife, slice each turkey tenderloin horizontally, without cutting all the way through.
  2. Open each tenderloin like a book, then cover with plastic wrap.
  3. Using a mallet or heavy pan, pound to an even ¼-inch thickness.
  4. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

Assemble the roulade

  1. Evenly spread the filling over each flattened turkey breast, leaving a 1-inch space at the top.
  2. Starting from the edge closest to you, tightly roll the turkey breast away from you.
  3. Tie each roulade with 2–3 pieces of kitchen twine crosswise, then use one more piece to tie lengthwise.
  4. Tuck in any loose edges.

Roast the roulade

  1. Place prepared roulades into an oven-safe baking dish.
  2. Drizzle with the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil.
  3. Roast at 375°F for 30–35 minutes, or until the thickest part reaches 165°F internally.
  4. Remove from the oven and let rest at least 10 minutes before slicing.

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