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Turkey Parmesan

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size ½ of recipe
Calories 280
Total Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Sodium 494 mg
Total Carbohydrate 1 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Protein 33.5 g

Servings and Times

Servings 2

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients Measures
Large egg 1
Water ½ tablespoon
Dash of salt
Pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup
Basil, chopped 2 tablespoons
Turkey breast cutlets, cut into smaller pieces if long ½ pound
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
  1. Directions
  2. Mix together the egg, water, salt, pepper, cheese, and basil in a small bowl.
  3. Place cutlets between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or the palm of your hand until about ¼ inch thick.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Dip cutlets in the egg mixture, and then cook until golden and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes on each side.

Exchanges
5 very lean meats; 2 fats

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