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The Soul Roll | A Turkey Collard Green Wrap, Perfect for Thanksgiving Leftovers!

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Soul Roll

Cultural Context

The Soul Roll is a delicious fusion of traditional Southern flavors and the classic egg roll, originating from the rich culinary traditions of African American cuisine. It embodies the spirit of soul food, where hearty ingredients like collard greens, smoked sausage, and chicken come together in a crispy, deep-fried wrapper. This dish is often served at gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the comfort and community aspects of soul food. Today, variations of the Soul Roll can be found across the United States, appealing to a wide audience seeking bold flavors and satisfying bites.

AmericanUSappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups collard greens
1 lb turkey breast cutlets
1 cup saffron seasoned rice
1 medium onion
1 medium shallot
1 medium green bell pepper
1 medium red bell pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup parsley
2 cups chicken stock

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage offers a leaner option while still providing flavor.

collard greens

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale is a nutritious alternative while spinach is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while American cheese is often cheaper.

1

Dice the onion and shallot.

2

Chop green and red bell pepper.

3

Heat a skillet and sweat down the diced onion, shallot, and bell peppers until tender but not fully cooked.

4

Season the vegetables with a house mix of salt, pepper, onion, garlic, and parsley.

5

Set the sautéed vegetables aside once cooked.

6

Season the turkey breast cutlets with the same house mix on both sides.

7

Sear the seasoned turkey breast in the skillet until cooked through, then dice it down.

8

Remove the rib from the collard greens to make them pliable for rolling.

9

Blanch the collard greens in seasoned chicken stock for about 30 seconds to soften them.

10

Prepare the filling by mixing the sautéed vegetables, diced turkey, and saffron seasoned rice together.

11

Take a blanched collard green leaf and place a portion of the filling in the center.

12

Roll the collard green leaf tightly around the filling, folding in the sides as you go.

13

Repeat the rolling process with remaining collard greens and filling.

14

Serve the soul rolls topped with gravy.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingdeep-frying

Equipment Needed

large skilletdeep fryer or large potpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Soul Food Egg RollSouthern Egg Roll

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