Turkey Parmesan

By TheresaJ

We love this version of the Italian classic. Pine nuts replace the usual flour coating, adding crunchy texture and nutty flavor. Serve with whole-wheat pasta for a Phase 2 dinner your whole family will love. If you don't have Italian seasoning on hand, use dried basil, rosemary, or thyme — or a mix of all three!

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-sugar pasta sauce
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 ounce freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1/8 cup)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 pound turkey cutlets, about 1/3 inch thick
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 ounce shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (1/4 cup)

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

1.Heat oven to broil. Bring sauce to low simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
2. Stir together pine nuts, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning in a wide, shallow dish. Season turkey on both sides with salt and pepper, then dredge both sides in the nut mixture, pressing to adhere.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add turkey and cook until coating is golden brown and juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. If pine nuts brown too quickly, reduce heat.
4. Place turkey in a baking pan, top evenly with mozzarella, and broil until cheese melts, about 30 seconds.
5. Spoon 1/2 cup of warm sauce on each plate and top each with a piece of turkey.

Recipe from The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook. For information on the book, click here.

Nutritional Information:
380 calories
21 total fat (5 g sat)10 g carbohydrate
39 g protein
3 g fiber
650 mg sodium