Duck Breast Stuffed With Dried Fruits Recipe

Name: Duck Breast Stuffed With Dried Fruits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Filling; 1/4 pounds wheat (soaked in advanced during 6 hours); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion; 1 cup dried apricots and prunes, pitted and diced; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cognac or brandy; 1 dash salt; 1 dash black pepper; 6 pickled grape leaves; 6 duck breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

For Filling
1/4 pounds wheat (soaked in advanced during 6 hours)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion
1 cup dried apricots and prunes, pitted and diced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cognac or brandy
1 dash salt
1 dash black pepper
6 pickled grape leaves
6 duck breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Filling: soak the wheat in water about 6 hours in advance. Drain. Place in a pot, pour in 1 cup water and cook over medium heat for half an hour or until wheat is soft to the touch.
2
Heat olive oil in a small pan. Add the onion and saute until golden. Add the dried fruit, saute for a minute and turn off the stove flame. Add the wheat, sugar, cognac (or brandy) and stir. Season with salt and pepper. Cool.
3
Filling the breasts: With a sharp knife, cut a large pocket across each duck breast. Line the insides of each the pocket with a grape leaf. Stuff the breasts with the filling mixture and seal with a toothpick.
4
Preheat the oven to medium heat (350 degrees F).
5
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Saute the duck breasts for about 3 minutes on each side. Place on a baking pan and bake 10 minutes.
6
Serving: Slice the duck breasts and serve immediately.

222

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Filling, 1/4 pounds wheat (soaked in advanced during 6 hours), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, and more.

Yes, Duck Breast Stuffed With Dried Fruits falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Duck Breast Stuffed With Dried Fruits

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