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Mediterranean Turkey With Swiss Chard Over Polenta

Prep: 25 minutes; Cook: 12 minutes.

Health SEPTEMBER 2009

  • Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 3 ounces turkey, 3 slices polenta, and 1/2 cup chard)

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons peanut oil, divided
  • 1 (8-ounce) tube of polenta, cut into 12 slices
  • 3/4 pound turkey cutlets, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced and divided
  • 1/3 cup currants
  • 1/2 pound Swiss chard, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted

Preparation

1. Heat wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; cook polenta, turning halfway through, 3 minutes. Transfer to platter; cover.

2. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to wok; cook turkey 3 minutes. Add lemon juice, 1/2 cup broth, 1 garlic clove, and currants. Cook, stirring, 1 minute more or until turkey is cooked through. Transfer to platter with slotted spoon, reserving liquid in wok; cover.

3. Add Swiss chard and onion to wok; cook, stirring, 3 minutes or until tender. Add remaining 1/2 cup broth and garlic; cook, stirring, 2 minutes more.

4. Spoon the chard mixture onto a platter; top with pine nuts.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving
  • Calories: 245
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated fat: 1g
  • Monounsaturated fat: 3g
  • Polyunsaturated fat: 1g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Carbohydrate: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 34mg
  • Iron: 3mg
  • Sodium: 364mg
  • Calcium: 53mg
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