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turkeyjalapeno

Turkey Jalepeno

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Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes Total time: 17 minutes

 x 4 servings

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 335

Carbohydrates: 38.3g

Protein: 31.3g

Fat: 5.9g

Cholesterol: 70mg

Sodium: 84mg

Exchanges

Starch: 2

Meat: 4

Ingredients

1 lb  
turkey breast cutlets
1/3 cup  
all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp  
pepper, freshly ground
2 tsps  
vegetable oil
1/4 cup  
green onions, sliced
1/2 tsp  
ginger root, peeled and minced
1/2 cup  
red jalapeno jelly
1/4 cup  
unsweetened apple juice
1 Tbl  
red wine vinegar
1 tsp  
low-sodium Worcestershire sauce
2 tsps  
cornstarch
1 Tbl  
water
 
vegetable cooking spray

Directions

  1. Place cutlets between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/8-inch thickness using a meat mallet or a rolling pin. Combine flour and pepper; dredge turkey cutlets in flour mixture.
  2. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add cutlets and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until done. Transfer to a platter and keep warm. Wipe drippings from skillet with a paper towel.
  3. Coat skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add green onions and ginger root; saute until tender. Add jelly and next 3 ingredients. Reduce heat; cook until jelly melts and mixture is thoroughly heated.
  4. Combine cornstarch and water; stir until smooth. Add to jelly mixture. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly. Spoon over turkey.

    Makes 4 servings. Per Serving: 2 Starch, 4 Meat, 1 Free.