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Grilled Turkey Scaloppine with Coriander Pesto

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Grilled Turkey Scaloppine with Coriander Pesto

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 173
pro 29 g
total fat 5 g
sat. fat 1 g
carb 2 g
fibre 1 g
chol 74 mg
sodium 194 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 3
iron 16
vit A 3
vit C 12
folate 12

This pesto has very little oil, yet it still has a rich texture and nutty flavour from the sunflower seeds.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lightly packed fresh coriander
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tbsp shelled sunflower seeds, toasted
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 1 small cloved garlic, minced
  • 1 lb turkey cutlets or chicken cutlets

Preparation

In food processor, finely chop together coriander, parsley and sunflower seeds. Add lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper; pulse to combine. With motor running, drizzle in1/4 cup (50 mL) water until smooth. Stir in garlic. Spoon 2 tbsp (25 mL) into small bowl; set remaining pesto aside for serving.

Place turkey on greased grill, grill pan or indoor grill over medium-high heat; brush with reserved pesto in bowl. Close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside, about 6 minutes. Remove to platter. Spoon remaining pesto over top.

Additional information :

Tip: Toast sunflower seeds in small skillet over medium heat, shaking pan often, until fragrant and slightly golden, about 4 minutes.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: June 2005

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