Sage and Almond Rolls

The sage and almond rolls are a tasty and delicious dish that can be served as an appetizer or as a main course. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 12 large fresh sage leaves
• 12 thin slices of chicken or turkey breast
• 50 g of almond flakes
• 100 g of thinly sliced prosciutto
• Flour, as needed
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper, as needed
• White wine for deglazing

Preparation

1. Start by lightly beating the chicken or turkey breast slices between two sheets of food-grade film until they are flat and thin.
2. Season both sides of the meat slices with salt and pepper.
3. Place a sage leaf on each slice and sprinkle with some almond flakes.
4. Add a slice of prosciutto on top of each meat slice.
5. Roll up the rolls and secure them with a toothpick.
6. Lightly flour the rolls.
7. Heat some extra virgin olive oil in a pan and lay in the rolls.
8. Brown the rolls on all sides until golden.
9. Deglaze with a bit of white wine and allow the alcohol to evaporate.
10. Cook the rolls for another 5-10 minutes, until the meat is perfectly cooked.

You can accompany the rolls with a light side dish, like a mixed salad or grilled vegetables.

Trivia

This dish combines the wisdom of the Italian tradition of using aromatic herbs, such as sage, in the preparation of meat dishes. The use of almonds adds a unique crunchiness and flavor that match well with the tenderness of the meat and the aroma of sage.