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SMOTHERED TURKEY CUTLETS

Why enjoy turkey only on holidays? This easy recipe makes it feel like Thanksgiving or Christmas any day of the week.

—Lisa Keys, Kennett Square, PA


Prep: 30 min. • Bake: 5 min • Makes: 4 servings

1 cup mild chunky salsa

1/4 cup dried cranberries

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1 cup orange sections, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 large egg

1 tablespoon water

1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

4 turkey breast cutlets (2 1/2 ounces each)

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 medium ripe avocado, cubed

Additional chopped cilantro

Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Mix salsa, cranberries and cilantro; gently stir in oranges. In a shallow bowl, mix flour and cumin. In another shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and water. In a third bowl, toss bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese.

2. Sprinkle cutlets with pepper and salt; coat lightly with flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in the egg mixture, then in crumb mixture, patting firmly.

3. In a big skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat; add 2 turkey cutlets and cook them until golden brown, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer the cutlets to a foil-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining oil and turkey.

4. Sprinkle cutlets with cheddar cheese; bake until cheese is melted and turkey is no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Top with avocado, salsa mixture, additional cilantro and, if desired, sour cream.

Per serving: 401 cal., 19g fat (5g sat. fat), 106mg chol., 638mg sod., 31g carb. (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g pro.