Turkey Cutlets With Spicy Eggplant Relish Recipe

Name: Turkey Cutlets With Spicy Eggplant Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1 pound); ¼ cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon fish sauce or 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 small red bell pepper, diced; 1 small green bell pepper, diced; 1 red onion, diced; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and very finely chopped; ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 12 lbs turkey cutlets (about 1/4 inch thick); salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1 pound)
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fish sauce or 1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 red onion, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and very finely chopped
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 12 lbs turkey cutlets (about 1/4 inch thick)
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 400F
2
Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
3
Spread eggplant on the prepared baking sheet and roast until soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
4
Combine vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, ginger, fish sauce or soy sauce and sugar in a large bowl; stir to dissolve sugar.
5
Add red and green peppers, onions, jalapenos, cilantro and the roasted eggplant; toss to combine and set aside.
6
Season turkey with salt and pepper.
7
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add half of the turkey and saute until golden brown on the outside and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
9
Transfer to a platter and keep warm.
10
Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pan and cook the remaining turkey in the same manner.
11
Spoon the eggplant relish over the cutlets and serve on a bed fresh salad greens.
12
Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1 pound), ¼ cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Turkey Cutlets With Spicy Eggplant Relish falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Turkey Cutlets With Spicy Eggplant Relish

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Variations & substitutions

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