Italian Turkey Cutlets

SUBMITTED BY: Janet Bumb

"'Because I'm watching my weight, I've used this recipe for years,' writes Janet Bumb of Beallsville, Maryland. 'Served with a flavorful tomato sauce, these cutlets taste so good that my son, who is thin and doesn't need to worry about his weight, requests them for his birthday dinner!'"

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PREP TIME	5 Min
COOK TIME	25 Min
READY IN	30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 teaspoons olive or canola oil, divided
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 1/4 pounds turkey breast cutlets
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in 2 teaspoons oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, oregano and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until sauce thickens.
Meanwhile, sprinkle both sides of turkey cutlets with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick over medium heat, cook turkey in batches in remaining oil until juices run clear. Serve with tomato sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

FOOTNOTE

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 263 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 90 mg cholesterol, 750 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 37 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 very lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.