Pistachio Crusted Eggplant Cutlets Food

OVEN-FRIED EGGPLANT CUTLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to very hot (450 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Spray a shallow baking pan with cooking spray or wipe lightly with cooking oil.
• Blend mayonnaise, water, lemon juice, and garlic in a shallow dish.
• Combine cheese and breadcrumbs in another dish.
• Trim and discard ends of eggplant.
• Cut the eggplant horizontally into 3/4 inch slices.
• Dip each slice into the mayo mixture to coat both sides.
• Press both sides into the crumb mixture, pressing to adhere the breading.
• Arrange each crumb coated slice on the baking sheet.
• Place the pan on the bottom shelf of the oven; bake uncovered for 5 minutes.
• Turn slices with a spatula and bake another 5 minutes (or more if needed) until the coating is crisp and the eggplant slices are tender.

PISTACHIO-CRUSTED FISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Place egg white in a shallow bowl. Combine the pistachios, bread crumbs, parsley, pepper and salt in another shallow bowl. Dip fillets in egg white, then pistachio mixture., Place fish on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with butter. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

PISTACHIO-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH CARROT RAITA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°. In a food processor, puree yogurt, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt until smooth. Transfer 1/3 cup yogurt mixture to a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken and shake until coated. Add carrots to processor and puree with remaining yogurt sauce; refrigerate carrot raita. Spread pistachios on a wide plate. Remove chicken from yogurt mixture and dredge in pistachio crumbs, pressing them to adhere until fully coated. Shake off any excess.
• In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer pan to oven and bake until cooked through, 5 minutes. Serve cutlets with carrot raita, and garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.

PISTACHIO-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper., In a shallow bowl, combine pistachios and tarragon. Place flour and eggs in separate bowls. Coat chicken with flour, then dip in eggs and coat with pistachio mixture., In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter in batches over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, stir in flour until blended. Gradually add the wine, cream, tarragon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

PISTACHIO-CRUSTED COD FILLETS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a small baking sheet with foil and lightly grease the foil (spray is fine).
• Chop the pistachios into medium-fine pieces. Combine the nuts, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss with a fork until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
• If using fillets with tapered ends, loosely fold the ends under to create a fillet of even thickness. Spread the top of each fillet evenly with the mustard. Press the mustard-coated side of each fillet into the crumb mixture to generously coat the fish. Set the fillets, coating side up, on the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the fillets to form a thick coating.
• Bake the fillets until the topping is crisp and browned and the fish is cooked through, 10 to 12 min., depending on thickness (see below for doneness test). Serve immediately.

PISTACHIO CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Mix together pistachios and bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together Dijon mustard, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper until smooth. Dip chicken into Dijon mixture to coat, then coat with bread crumbs. Place onto prepared baking sheet.
• Place into preheated oven and turn the oven down to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake until the chicken is no longer pink and the pistachio coating is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

TURKEY CUTLET PARMESAN

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 F.
• Beat egg and milk together in a small bowl. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. One at a time, dip turkey cutlets in the egg mixture then into the breadcrumbs until thoroughly coated, placing on a baking sheet as you go.
• Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook cutlets in the hot oil until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes a side. Place in a shallow casserole dish.
• Add sliced onion, red pepper, and mushrooms to the hot skillet. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Spoon the mixture on top of the cutlets.
• Pour the spaghetti sauce over and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese (as much or as little as you like). Bake for about 20 minutes.
• Top with mozzarella cheese and cook until cheese is melted and browned, about 5 minutes.
• Serve over hot pasta and enjoy.

PISTACHIO-CRUSTED EGGPLANT CUTLETS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375°F, and coat baking sheet with cooking spray. 2. Blend pistachios in blender or food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to plate or shallow bowl. 3. Add sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and garlic to blender or food processor (no need to rinse), and purée until smooth. 4. Spray 1 side of each eggplant slice with cooking spray, and place sprayed-side down on baking sheet. Spread 2 Tbs. sun-dried tomato mixture on each eggplant slice, and sprinkle with 1 Tbs. ground pistachios. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until eggplant is tender and pistachio topping is browned and crispy.

PISTACHIO CRUSTED EGGPLANT CUTLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F, and coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Blend pistachios in blender or food processor until finely chopped. Set aside.
• Add sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and garlic to blender or food processor (no need to rinse), and purée until smooth.
• Spray 1 side of each eggplant slice with cooking spray, and place sprayed-side down on baking sheet. Spread 2 Tbs. sun-dried tomato mixture on each eggplant slice, and sprinkle with 1 Tbs. ground pistachios. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until eggplant is tender and pistachio topping is browned and crispy.