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Make-Ahead Turkey Divan

Used with permission from the new cookbook Lighthearted at Home: The Very Best of Anne Lindsay

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Make-Ahead Turkey Divan. Makes 5 servings 1 bunch broccoli 1 tbsp canola oil 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups low-fat milk 2⁄3 cup shredded part-skim milk mozzarella cheese 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese Freshly ground pepper 12 oz sliced cooked turkey or chicken (about 3 cups/750 mL) Paprika

• Cut broccoli into large pieces; peel stems and quarter lengthwise. Cut into 3-inch (8 cm) pieces. In large pot of boiling water, cook broccoli for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender-crisp; drain well. Place in ungreased 12- × 8-inch (3 L) baking dish.
• In saucepan, stir oil and flour; whisk in milk, whisking until smooth; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened. Add mozzarella cheese and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the Parmesan; stir until melted.
• Season with pepper to taste.
• Arrange turkey on top of broccoli; pour cheese sauce over and spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, and paprika to taste. Bake, covered, in 350°F (180°C) oven for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes longer or until hot and bubbling.
• Microwave Method
• In 12- × 8-inch (3 L) microwaveable dish, cover broccoli plus 2 tbsp (25 mL) water with vented waxed paper; microwave on High for 4 to 6 minutes or until tender-crisp.
• Drain and set aside.
• In 4-cup (1 L) microwaveable bowl, stir oil and flour until smooth; whisk in milk until smooth. Microwave on High for 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened, whisking after 2 minutes and then every minute. Stir in mozzarella cheese and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the Parmesan until melted.
• Add pepper to taste. Arrange turkey on top of broccoli; pour cheese sauce over and spread evenly.
• Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and paprika to taste. Cover with waxed paper; microwave on Medium-High for 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.

PER SERVING: 229 calories, 21 g protein, 9 g total fat, 4 g saturated fat, 43 mg cholesterol, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g fibre, 222 mg sodium, 509 mg potassium

This recipe is from Shannon Graham, my friend and co-worker who has helped with recipe testing for all my cookbooks. It’s a good way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. The sauce is very fast and easy to prepare in the microwave. I prefer to cook the broccoli in boiling water, rather than in the microwave—it’s just as fast and the broccoli is more tender and brighter in colour.

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