Wednesday 24 April 2013

A delicious, simple and healthy weeknight dinner.

Fresh dill and Dijon pack this turkey scallopine with mouthwatering flavor, while kale provides both a fiber and antioxidant boost. It's a balanced meal with less than 200 calories per serving. My favorite thing about this dish is that it's quick & easy, as well, it allowed me to experience kale in a different sort of preparation.

Kale in itself is an excellent source of vitamins as it's high in Vitamin K as well as Vitamin A. It also contains heart-healthy fatty acids, omega 3's and omega 6's. It is low in fat and calories and a source of protein.


INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 tbsp whole-wheat flour
  • 2 tbsp chopped, fresh dill
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp each sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 lb turkey breast scallopine, cut into 6 pieces
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tbsp grainy or Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 8 cups sliced kale leaves (in ribbons), tough stems removed
  • 1/2 cup sliced or chopped toasted hazelnuts, optional

INSTRUCTIONS:

ONE: In a small bowl combine flour, dill, sesame seeds, paprika, salt and pepper; sprinkle all over turkey, patting to coat.
TWO: Mist a large, heavy skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium. In 2 batches, add turkey and cook, turning once until lightly golden and just cooked through (3 to 4 minutes per batch). Transfer to a plate. Wipe out skillet and mist with cooking spray; return to stove top on medium. Add onion and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently until softened, about 2 minutes.
THREE: Add broth, Dijon and lemon zest and stir until combined; stir in kale. Bring to a boil on medium-high, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until kale is tender and sauce has thickened slightly (3 to 4 minutes).
FOUR: Return turkey to skillet in a single layer over top of kale. Cover and simmer until turkey is heated through (1 to 2 minutes). Divide turkey and kale among serving plates and sprinkle with hazelnuts, if desired.

Nutrients per serving (1 piece scallopine and 1 1/4 cups kale mixture): Calories: 170, Total Fat: 5 g, Sat. Fat: 1 g, Carbs: 8 g, Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 1 g, Protein: 23 g, Sodium: 240 mg, Cholesterol: 47 mg

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