Sesame Turkey Cutlets with Israeli Couscous

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Ingredients

• 1/2 C olive oil
• 1 1/2 C Israeli couscous
• 2 C chicken broth
• 1 C breadcrumbs
• 1 T sesame seeds
• 1/4 t paprika
• 1/4 t cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt & pepper
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 C flour
• 4 turkey cutlets, 1/4" thick
• 1 C crumbled feta
• 1/4 C chopped Italian parsley
• 1/4 C chopped red onion
• 4 lemon wedges

Preparation

Step 1

In saucepan, heat 2 T oil over med-hi heat Add couscous & cook, stirring until deep golden brown, 5-7 min. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, lower heat to simmer, cover & cook until tender & liquid is absorbed, @ 7-10 min. Remove from heat & keep covered.

Meanwhile, combine breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, paprika, cayenne, salt & pepper in shallow bowl. In 2nd shallow bowl whisk eggs. Put flour in 3rd shallow bowl & stir in 1/4 t each salt & pepper. Dredge cutlets in flour, then eggs & finally in breadcrumbs. Transfer to baking sheet.

Heat 3 T oil in non-stick skillet over med-hi heat until shimmering. Add cutlets, flipping once until golden brown crisp, @ 3 min.

Uncover couscous & stir in feta, parsley & onion, 1/2 t each salt & pepper. Serve the cutlets with couscous and lemon wedges