HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (DINNER): TURKEY BREAST CUTLETS WITH PROSCIUTTO

·         4 (4 ounce) turkey breast cutlets

·         1/8 tsp. salt

·         1/8 tsp. pepper

·         1½ ounces prosciutto, julienned

·         2 tsp. finely chopped sage

·         1 TBSP olive oil

·         3 TBSP finely chopped shallots

·         1/3 cup dry white wine

1.      Place each cutlet between 2 sheets of heavy duty plastic wrap; pound to ¼ inch thickness using meat mallet or small heavy skillet

2.      Sprinkle both sides of cutlet with salt and pepper

3.      Divide prosciutto into 4 equal portions; place one portion in the center of each cutlet

4.      Sprinkle each portion with ½ teaspoon sage and roll up cutlet, jelly-roll fashion starting with the narrow end

5.      Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat

6.      Add cutlets to pan; cook 6 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, turning and browning on all sides

7.      Remove cutlets from pan, cover and keep warm

8.      Reduce heat to medium-low

9.      Add shallots to pan, cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally

10.  Add wine, bring to a simmer and cook for 30 seconds

11.  Serve with cutlets

Servings:  4

Serving size:  1 cutlet and 1 tablespoon sauce

Nutritional Information

Calories:  180

Fat:  6 g

Saturated Fat:  5 g                          

Cholesterol:  54 mg              

Sodium:  380 mg                  

Carbohydrate:  2 g            

Fiber:  1 g

Protein:  31 g

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD