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Turkey sauté with mustard sauce and green beans

This turkey sauté with mustard is a simmered dish for 4 people, ready in 50 minutes, rated easy, at €2.60 per serving. The turkey simmers gently in white wine before whole grain mustard and cream are stirred in off the heat. That last step is what keeps the sauce tangy instead of turning it bitter.

Turkey pieces simmered in a whole grain mustard sauce, served with green beans and bread for mopping up the sauce.

Turkey sauté with mustard sauce and green beans
Total time
50 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.60
Calories per person
530 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall, Spring
The kids
They generally like it

Turkey stays moist through a long gentle simmer, as long as you keep the heat low instead of letting it boil hard. Here it cooks in a splash of white wine that later meets whole grain mustard and heavy cream, building a sauce that coats the meat without feeling heavy. The mustard seeds add a little crunch that breaks up the usual smooth sauce texture.

This is a weeknight dish that needs little attention once it's covered and simmering, ideal for an evening when you want something comforting without spending hours in the kitchen. Kids tend to like it since turkey is mild and the sauce is gentler than one made with sharp mustard. Mon Chou suggests serving it with a slice of country bread for mopping up the sauce, bistro style.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Turkey sauté pieces 800 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Green beans 600 g
  • Onion 1

Pantry

  • Whole grain mustardoften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • White wine 10 cl
  • Sunflower oiloften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Dairy

  • Heavy cream 15 cl
  • Butter 20 g

Bakery

  • Country bread 4 slices

Allergens Mustard, Lactose, Gluten

The step by step recipe

  1. Brown the turkey in the oil and butter, then add the sliced onion. 10 min

    Brown the turkey in two batches, otherwise it releases water and boils instead of browning.

  2. Deglaze with the white wine, add a little water, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer covered. 25 min

    Keep it at a gentle simmer only, so the turkey stays tender.

  3. Cook the green beans in boiling salted water. 8 min

    Refresh them in cold water, then reheat in a pan.

  4. Off the heat, stir the mustard and cream into the sauce.

    Stir gently so the sauce stays smooth.

  5. Serve the turkey coated in sauce with the green beans and bread.

    Add a pinch of chopped tarragon to the sauce, it pairs beautifully with turkey and mustard.

Our tips to get it right

  • Cut the turkey into evenly sized pieces so they all cook at the same rate and stay tender.
  • Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the salt, since whole grain mustard is often already salty.
  • If the sauce looks thin after adding the cream, let it simmer uncovered for two minutes over very low heat, it thickens quickly.

The variations

  • Swap the turkey for chicken, the cooking time stays the same and the result is just as tender.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the turkey with button mushrooms and chickpeas, cutting the simmering time to 15 minutes.
  • For picky kids, use a mild mustard instead of whole grain mustard and serve the green beans on the side.

What to serve it with

  • Country bread for mopping sauce
  • Plain white rice
  • Homemade mashed potatoes

Storage

This turkey sauté keeps 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container. It freezes well without the green beans, which turn mushy once thawed. Reheat it gently in a pan or over low heat so the cream sauce doesn't boil.

Questions about this dish

Can you make this dish ahead of time?

Yes, you can cook the simmered turkey the day before and keep it in the fridge. Reheat it gently and stir in the mustard and cream at the last minute to keep their fresh flavor.

What mustard can replace whole grain mustard?

Classic Dijon mustard works well, the sauce will just be smoother and a bit sharper. Use slightly less if your Dijon is very strong.

Can you freeze this turkey sauté?

The creamy sauce freezes fine, but green beans turn soft once thawed. It's best to freeze the turkey in sauce alone and cook fresh green beans when you're ready to serve.

Why add the mustard off the heat?

Mustard cooked too long loses its bite and can turn bitter. Adding it off the heat keeps its full flavor and slightly grainy texture.

How long does it take to make a turkey sauté with mustard sauce and green beans?

Count 50 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a turkey sauté with mustard sauce and green beans?

About 530 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a turkey sauté with mustard sauce and green beans cost?

About €2.60 per serving, or €10.40 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains mustard, lactose, gluten. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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