Mediterranean Turkey Cutlets And Pasta Food

ITALIAN TURKEY CUTLETS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons oil; saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and herbs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, over medium heat until sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes., Meanwhile, sprinkle both sides of turkey with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. In batches, cook turkey until no longer pink, turning once. Serve with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine the yogurt, feta, cucumber, mint, half of the garlic, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Combine the turkey, the remaining garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then add the patties and cook until browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
• Spread the yogurt sauce on the buns. Sandwich with the burgers; top with lettuce and tomato. Serve with potato chips.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY CUTLETS AND PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle cutlets with 3/4 t Greek seasoning or dried Italian seasoning.
• Dredge in flour.
• Cook half of cutlets in 1 1/2 T hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes on each side or until done.
• Repeat procedure with remaining cutlets and 1 1/2 T oil.
• Remove from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet.
• Heat remaining 2 T oil in skillet with drippings; add onion and remaining 1/4 t Greek seasoning, and saute over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until tender.
• Stir in tomatoes and olives, and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
• Remove from heat and toss in hot cooked pasta until blended.
• Transfer pasta mixture to a large serving bowl, and sprinkle with half of feta cheese.
• Top with cutlets and remaining feta cheese.
• Garnish, if desired, with fresh parsley.
• Serve immediately.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey, zucchini, onion, peppers, garlic and oregano; cook 10-12 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through, stirring occasionally.