Maybe its not very popular here in North America, but in French and Italian kitchens, as well as in Germany, its a rather popular food. Here’s how to make it:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground allspice
1 teaspoon (5 ml) freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
4 skinless duck breasts, 5 ounces (150 g) each, all fat removed
refrigerated butte-flavored cooking spray
1 medium onion, 5 ounces (150 g), minced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
3 fresh sage leaves, minced or 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) rubbed dried
1 teaspoon (5 ml) minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) crushed dried
1/2 ounce (15 g) low fat, low-sodium ham, chopped
1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine
1/2 cup (120 ml) fat-free, no salt added canned chicken broth
2 medium Granny Smith or Fuji apples, 10 ounces total (300 g), cored and sliced
1 tablespoon (15 ml) red wine vinegar
extra fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)
Combine allspice, pepper, salt, and rub on the duck breasts. Allow it to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Lightly spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add the duck breasts and saute on high heat until brown on both sides. Lower the heat and cook until its medium rare, taking about another 3 minutes per side. Do not overcook duck breast as will become dry and stringy. Transfer duck breasts to a heated platter and keep it warm.
Add the onion, garlic, sage, rosemary, and ham to the skillet. Stir in wine and broth. Reduce liquid to about 1/3 cup (80 ml).
Spray another nonstick skillet with cooking spray and sauté apple slices with red winger until they begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Set aside.
Add the duck breasts to the reduced sauce and reheat. Place a duck breast on each of 4 serving plates. Top with equal portions of the sauce and apples. Serve immediately.
Per serving: 257 calories (23% calories from fat), 30 g protein, 7 g total fat (2.0 g saturated fat), 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g dietary fiber, 111 mg cholesterol, 259 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean protein (meat), 1 carbohydrate (fruit)
Serves 4 people
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