Sesame Turkey Cutlets with Israeli Couscous Pilaf

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Ingredients

• 1/4 olive oil
• 1 1/2 Israeli couscous
• 2 C chicken broth
• 1 C breadcrumbs
• 1 T sesame seeds
• 3/4 t paprika
• 1/4 t cayenne
• Kosher salt & pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 C flour
• 4 thin turkey breast cutlets
• 4 oz. crumbled feta, @ 1 C
• 1/4 C chopped Italian parsley
• 1/4 C red onion
• 4 lemon wedges

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

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

Meanwhile combine breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, 1/2 t paprika, cayenne. salt & pepper in shallow bowl. Whisk eggs in another shallow bowl. Put flour in third shallow bowl & stir in remaining paprika & salt. Dredge each cutlet in flour, then egg & then breadcrumbs. Transfer to baking sheet.

Heat 3 T of oil in non-stick skillet over med hi heat until shimmering. Add cutlets & cook, turning once with tongs, until golden & crisp, @ 3 min. Transfer to paper towel lined plate. If necessary, cook in 2 batches

Uncover couscous & stir in feta, paisley, onion, salt & pepper. Serve with lemon wedges