Walnut Pesto Crusted Turkey

By chefjaci

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup store-bought pesto
• 1 cup walnuts, finely ground
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 4 turkey breast cutlets
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a medium bowl, beat the eggs. Add the pesto to a second medium bowl. In a third bowl, mix the walnuts and breadcrumbs. Add the turkey cutlets to the pesto, turning to coat. Working with one at a time, dip the cutlets into the walnut mixture, then the eggs, then the walnut mixture again to coat.

2.In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cutlets, lower the heat to low and cook, turning once, until golden-brown, 5 to 6 minutes on each side; serve with the lemon wedges.