Turkey Cutlets with Quinoa Pilaf
This meal is hearty and healthy and would be a great addition to your weekly meal plan.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 386kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil divided
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 1 cup white quinoa dry, rinsed or pre-rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth fat free, low sodium
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup green peas frozen, no added sugar
- 2 tablespoons pistachios diced - optional
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 16 ounces turkey cutlets 4 pieces
Instructions
- 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 with salt and pepper, add to the hot skillet and sear on each side until browned and crispy.
Notes
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°.
Nutrition
Serving: 1each | Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 486mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 3mg |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8