Oven-Fried Flaxseed Coated Turkey Cutlets With Black Bean Salsa

KateL's Note:

Entered for safe-keeping. From Womans World, 6/01/09. Calls for Newman's "Lighten Up! Light Lime Vinaigrette". Flaxseed is unbelievably good for women, in particular, with "good" fat and fiber, linked with reduction in cholesterol and cancer risk; however, flaxseed is perishable and should be stored in the refrigerator -- buy the best available. This recipe has lots of good tasting good-for-you ingredients, enjoy!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs 28 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

LIME VINAIGRETTE

• ¾ cup light lime vinaigrette dressing
• 5 tablespoons fresh cilantro , chopped (divided 1 Tbsp and 1 Tbsp, with additional cilantro used in breading)
• ½ teaspoon dry southwest seasoning

MEAT AND BREADING

• 2 lbs turkey cutlets (8 4-oz. cutlets)
• ¾ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1⁄3; cup ground flax seeds
• 1 teaspoon dry southwest seasoning
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro , chopped

BLACK BEAN SALSA

• 15 ½ ounces black beans , drained and rinsed
• 3 scallions , chopped (3/4 cup)
• 2 tomatoes , chopped
• 1 mango , peeled, pitted, chopped
• 1 avocado , peeled, pitted, chopped (optional)
• 8 -16 lime wedges (optional)

Directions:

1. PREPARE VINAIGRETTE:.
2. Combine vinaigrette, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon dry Southwest seasoning.
3. Transfer 1/4 cup vinaigrette mixture to large bowl (for salsa); stir in 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro and reserve.
4. Transfer remaining vinaigrette mixture to a large self-seal food storage bag. Add turkey cutlets, turning to coat.
5. Refrigerate 1 hour.
6. PREPARE TURKEY:.
7. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
8. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
9. Remove cutlets from bag. Discard marinade.
10. In shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, ground flaxseed, and 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro.
11. Dip cutlets into crumb mixture, coating evenly, and arrange on pan.
12. Coat cutlets with cooking spray.
13. Bake 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
14. PREPARE BLACK BEAN SALSA:.
15. Meanwhile, to reserved vinaigrette mixture in large bowl, add beans, scallions, tomatoes, mango and avocado (if using). Toss.
16. Serve with cutlets. Garnish with lime wedges.

Reviews

[FLKeysJen]

Dee-lish! I'm going to start using ground flax more often, and also turkey instead of chicken breasts. I had everything made in advance so an impressive dinner was ready in 15 minutes. It would be even better with diced avocado; I didn't see it on the ingredient list, only the directions. By the way, Newman's Lighten Up! Lime is my favorite bottled salad dressing...yum!