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Cheesy turkey schnitzel recipe

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A healthier way to enjoy a schnitzel, our simple recipe uses lean turkey meat dipped in cheesy breadcrumbs and lightly fried in oil. It's a great alternative to the usual veal or pork and is delicious served with potato or leafy salads. See method

Serves 4
15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook
444 calories / serving
Healthy
Dairy-free

Ingredients

675g (24oz) pack quick-cook turkey breast steaks
75g (3oz) Emmental, finely grated
100g (4oz) fine white breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
200g cherry tomatoes on the vine
3tbsp vegetable oil
salad leaves, to serve
lemon wedges, to serve

If you haven't got any white bread, try using brown instead

Each serving contains

Energy
1865kj
444kcal 22%
Fat
17g 25%
Saturates
5g 27%
Sugars
2g 2%
Salt
1g 17%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 19.9g Protein 51.5g Fibre 1.4g

Method

Place the turkey steaks on a work surface and bash lightly with a rolling pin to flatten slightly.
Mix the grated Emmental, breadcrumbs and some seasoning on a plate and pour the beaten egg onto another plate. Dip the turkey steaks into the beaten egg, then in the breadcrumb mixture.
Cook the tomatoes under a hot grill for 5 minutes, then keep them warm in the oven.
Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a large nonstick pan and fry the turkey steaks in batches, for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through with no pink showing. Keep warm in the oven and cook the rest, adding extra oil to the pan.
Set one schnitzel aside, and serve the rest with the salad, lemon and tomatoes.

Cooks note It's usually veal or pork that gets the schnitzel treatment (ie bashing it thin, and coating in breadcrumbs), but it works equally well with turkey.

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