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Turkey Cutlets with Soba Noodles and Cilantro-Peanut Pesto

Turkey Cutlets with Soba Noodles and Cilantro-Peanut Pesto


Yield: 6

Ethnicity: Asian
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Preparation Method: Stir Fry
 
Product Type: Turkey Cutlets/Steaks
 







Cilantro-Peanut Pesto
2 Cloves garlic
1/4 Cup dry roasted salted peanuts
1/4 Cup scallions, cut into chunks
1 Cup cilantro leaves, washed, dried and packed
1/4 Cup fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 ounces olive oil
 
  1. Place garlic, peanuts, scallions, cilantro, lime juice and red pepper in the food processor and puree until smooth.
  2. Slowly add olive oil, scraping the bowl as required.
 
Turkey
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, washed, dried and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1-1/2 pounds TURKEY CUTLETS, cut into 1/2-inch strips
As needed non-stick vegetable spray
1-1/2 Pounds soba noodles, dry
 
  1. In small bowl, combine coconut milk, oil, honey, cilantro, garlic, curry powder, chili powder, cumin, lime juice and soy sauce.
  2. Pour 1/3 cup of mixture over turkey strips, tossing to coat thoroughly. Reserve remaining mixture. Cover and marinate turkey for 2 hours.
  3. Prepare soba noodles according to package directions.
  4. While cooking noodles, drain turkey. Coat large, non-stick skillet with vegetable spray and stir-fry turkey over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 2 to 4 minutes.
  5. Add reserved coconut mixture to turkey and heat until hot.
  6. In a shallow soup bowl, serve turkey mixture atop soba noodles. Serve with Cilantro Pesto and garnish with additional cilantro leaves and lime wedges.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts
Calories 657  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31g 42%
Cholesterol 70mg
Sodium 743mg
Total Carbohydrate 61g
Protein 39g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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