Israeli Spiced Turkey Cutlets

Name: Israeli Spiced Turkey Cutlets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Israel
Ingredients: 1 cup bread crumbs or cracker crumbs; Spray oil; Lemon wedges for serving; 4 broad, thin slices turkey breast (each 5 to 6 ounces and about ¼ inch thick); ½ cup egg substitute; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; ¾ cup flour for dredging

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

Healthy Jewish Cooking

By Steven Raichlen

Published 2000

About

Here is a tasty variation on the preceding recipe. Turkey cutlets are common currency in Israel—served as a quick on-the-run snack or as the centerpiece of a proper meal. A quick spice rub adds flavor while bake-frying controls the fat.

Ingredients

4 broad, thin slices turkey breast (each 5 to 6 ounces and about ¼ inch thick)

Asia
Israel
Snack
Main course
Spicy
Mediterranean

Method

Wash the turkey and blot dry. If any pieces are thicker than ¼ inch, place between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with the side of a cleaver.
Combine the spices and salt in a bowl and stir to mix. Rub the turkey slices on both sides with spice mix. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
Place the flour in a shallow bowl, the egg substitu