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Turkey and Confetti Bruschetta

Turkey and Confetti Bruschetta


Yield: 4

Ethnicity: Italian
 
Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap, Lunch
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Cutlets/Steaks
 







Grill Turkey Cutlets
1 Pound TURKEY CUTLETS, gently pounded to an even thickness
1/4 Teaspoon each salt and black pepper
 
  1. Preheat grill or broiler. Season turkey with salt and ground pepper.
  2. Grill or broil turkey, turning occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove and keep warm.
 
Grill Vegetables
2 Small onions, finely diced
2 Small to Medium yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Cloves garlic, minced
To taste salt and black pepper
2 tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
 
  1. In medium bowl, combine onions, bell peppers, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
  2. Grill vegetable mixture in grill wok or on grill screen, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add tomatoes; grill just until heated through.
 
Assembly and Serving
1 loaf (about 16 inches long) Italian bread, sliced lengthwise in half
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/4 Cup packed fresh basil leaves, cut into very thin strips
 
  1. Brush bread with oil. Grill bread, cut-side-down, just until toasted.
  2. To serve, cut toasted bread into 8 pieces. Cut turkey cutlets and evenly divide onto each piece of toasted bread.
  3. Spoon grilled vegetables over and alongside turkey and sprinkle with basil.

Recipe Source: Recipe and photo courtesy of Perdue Farms.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290   Calories from Fat 14
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.3g 19%
Saturated Fat 2.3g 12%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 246mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 0g  
Protein 23g  
*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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