Turkey Cutlets with Quinoa Pilaf
Quinoa makes a delicious pilaf and pairs perfectly with our flavorful turkey cutlets. Â Check out these these two recipes in one, featured in our cookbook Skinny Ms. Superfoods.
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Yield: 4 servings | Serving size: 1 cutlet and 1 cup quinoa | Calories: 286 | Previous Points: 6 | Points Plus: 7 | Total Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 28mg | Carbohydrates: 33g | Dietary Fiber: 5g | Sugars: 1g | Protein: 16g
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 cup dry white quinoa, rinsed or pre-rinsed
- 2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas, no added sugar
- 2 tablespoons diced pistachios, optional
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 (4-ounce) turkey cutlets
Directions
In a medium saucepan, add 1 tablespoon canola oil, heat to medium-low, and sauté shallot slices until tender, about 5 minutes. Add dry quinoa, chicken broth, bay leaf, and green peas; stir. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, and remove bay leaf and discard. Add sea salt and black pepper to taste. Add pistachios, allow to sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork, and serve with cutlets.
While pilaf is cooking, cook turkey cutlets. Add remaining canola oil to a large skillet, and heat to medium-high. Season cutlets, add to hot skillet, and sear on each side until browned and crispy.
Note: If cutlets have a lot of water, simply allow to cook down until syrupy and liquid is absorbed. Cover, and continue cooking on medium heat until turkey is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°.
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