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Jerk Turkey Cutlets with Cranberry-Habanero Salsa

Recipe Introduction


Source: Cooking Light-11/00





List of Ingredients



• Marinade:
  
• 1/2 cup (2-inch) sliced green onions
  
• 2 tablespoons ground allspice
  
• 2 tablespoons fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  
• 1 Tablespoon honey
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  
• 1/2 teaspoon habanero hot pepper sauce or other hot pepper sauce
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
  
• Turkey:
  
• 12 (2-ounce) turkey cutlets
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning (such as Spice Islands)
  
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
  
• Cranberry -Habanero Salsa (follows)
  






Instructions



1. To prepare marinade, combine first 17 ingredients in a blender or food processor, and process until mixture forms a paste; divide mixture in half, reserving 1/4 cup for another use.
   
   
2. To prepare turkey, combine 1/4 cup marinade, cutlets, and jerk seasoning in a zip-top bag; seal and toss well to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 4 hours or overnight, turning bag occasionally.
   
   
3. Remove cutlets from bag, and discard marinade. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 cutlets, and saute for 1 minute on each side or until done. Repeat procedure with the remaining oil and cutlets. Serve with Cranberry-Habanero Salsa.
   
   
4. Serving size: 3 cutlets and 1/4 cup salsa Totals include salsa: 316 cal, 8 g fat, 40.7 g pro, 19.4 g carb, 1.2 g fiber, 102 mg chol, 731 mg sod.
   
   
5. Cranberry-Habanero Salsa:1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions2 tablespoons fresh orange juice2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro1 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 habanero pepper or 1 serrano chile, seeded and minceddash of black pepper
   
   
6. To prepare salsa, place cranberries in a food processor; pulse 3 or 4 times until chopped. Combine cranberries, onions, and the remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
   
   
7. Yield: 1 cup serving size 1/2 cup: 60 cal, 0.1 g fat, 0.4 g pro, 15.8 g carb, 0.7 g fiber, 0 mg chol, 76 mg sod.
   
   






Final Comments


Serving Ideas: Serve with Vanilla Sweet Potatoes.