Turkey Parmesan

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 236.5

Total Fat: 8.8 g
Cholesterol: 52.0 mg
Sodium: 1,334.6 mg
Total Carbs: 14.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
Protein: 23.3 g

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Introduction

This flavorful Turkey Parmesan lowers the calories, fat, carbs and sodium of traditional Veal Parmesan and simplifies the preparation by replacing veal with lean turkey and reducing the amount of bread crumbs, oil, cheeses and sauce. This flavorful Turkey Parmesan lowers the calories, fat, carbs and sodium of traditional Veal Parmesan and simplifies the preparation by replacing veal with lean turkey and reducing the amount of bread crumbs, oil, cheeses and sauce.

Minutes to Prepare: 15

Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs

1 lb turkey cutlets

1 Tbsp olive oil, divided

1/4 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup prepared spaghetti sauce, heated

2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (or 4 tbsp shredded or 4 thin slices)

Directions

Place bread crumbs on plate and coat turkey thoroughly on each side with crumbs.

In large non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, saute turkey in 2 teaspoons oil 2 to 3 minutes per side or until turkey is no longer pink in center; add remaining oil as needed. Sprinkle turkey with mozzarella cheese, cover skillet and heat 20 to 30 seconds or until cheese is melted.

To serve, arrange turkey on platter, top with sauce and if desired, garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CASTIBLS.