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Mini Cutlets with Couscous

Mini Cutlets with Couscous

Cooking for Many Children
40 min., ready in 1 hr 30 min.
Time:
334
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
75 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
10 small Turkey cutlets (each about 80 grams)
6 Tbsps Canola oil (about 60 grams)
2 tsps medium-hot Mustard
2 tsps Tomato paste
1 tsp dried Pizza herb
salt
peppers
2 lbs whole peeled Tomatoes (from a box; packaged weight)
1 lb Couscous
2 Tbsps butter (about 30 grams)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
MustardTomato pastesaltTomato
Preparation
1.
Mini Cutlets with Couscous preparation step 1

Rinse turkey cutlets, pat dry and place on a large piece of plastic wrap.

2.
Mini Cutlets with Couscous preparation step 2

Place a piece of plastic wrap over the cutlets and flatten slightly with a meat mallet or heavy skillet.

3.
Mini Cutlets with Couscous preparation step 3

Remove the plastic wrap, slice cutlets into 30 smaller pieces and place on a rectangular tray.

4.
Mini Cutlets with Couscous preparation step 4

In a small bowl, mix together the oil, mustard, tomato paste and pizza herb mix to a paste. Season with salt and pepper. Mix the paste with the turkey pieces. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

5.
Mini Cutlets with Couscous preparation step 5

Meanwhile, cut up the tomatoes in the package with a knife and spread in a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan, along with the juices. Lightly season with salt and pepper.

6.
Mini Cutlets with Couscous preparation step 6

Place the turkey pieces on top of tomatoes and cook under the preheated oven grill or broiler until browned, 6-7 minutes.

7.
Mini Cutlets with Couscous preparation step 7

Remove the pan briefly from the oven, flip the cutlets and grill or broil for another 5-6 minutes.

8.
Mini Cutlets with Couscous preparation step 8

In the meantime, combine the couscous with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the butter in a preheated large bowl. Boil 900 ml (approximately 3 3/4 cups) of water, pour over the couscous and stir briefly to combine. Cover and allow to swell for about 6 minutes.

9.
Mini Cutlets with Couscous preparation step 9

Fluff the couscous well with a fork. Divide among plates, top with the cutlets and tomato sauce and serve.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie334 cal.(16 %)
Protein24 g(24 %)
Fat9 g(8 %)
Carbohydrates36 g(24 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage5.5 g(18 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

The low-fat schnitzels taste super spicy even without breading. One portion covers the daily requirement of vitamin K for good bone formation and niacin, which is important for cell division.

Even smarter

Even smarter

The couscous becomes even more colourful - and richer in vitamins - if you additionally mix in 1 large diced pepper or 200 g of corn kernels.

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