Best Turkey Parmesan South Beach Phase 1 Recipes

TURKEY PARMESAN - SOUTH BEACH PHASE 1

Steps:

• Warm sauce in a small saucepan.
• Mix together pignoli, Italian seasoning and parmesan on a plate. Coat both sides of cutlet with mixture, pressing to adhere.
• Turn oven to a low broil.
• Heat oil in a nonstick pan and cook until cutlets approximately 4 minutes per side.
• Place cutlets in pan and top with sauce and mozzarella. Broil until cheese just melts.

BAKED TURKEY PARMESAN

Steps:

• Season the scaloppini evenly with 4 1/2 teaspoons salt.
• Place the flour in a shallow bowl, the eggs in a separate shallow bowl and the breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl. Season the breadcrumbs with the oregano, pepper flakes and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Working with one piece of turkey at a time, dredge each piece in the flour, followed by the egg and finished with the breadcrumbs. Place on a baking sheet.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet. Add 1/4 cup of grapeseed oil to the hot skillet. Fry the turkey pieces, 2 at a time or as many as will fit in your skillet, until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Add more oil to the skillet as needed. Remove to the rack and continue with the remaining turkey pieces.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter an 11-by-13-inch roasting pan.
• Spoon 1 cup of marinara on the bottom of the prepared pan. Nestle the turkey pieces in the sauce to make one layer covering the bottom of the pan, about 4 pieces. Spoon another cup of sauce on top and sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Sprinkle half of the basil over the top. Shingle another layer of turkey, sauce, cheese and basil. On the final layer, cover the top with the remaining turkey and spoon over the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

TURKEY-VEGETABLE PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Season the eggplant and zucchini with salt. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant in one layer and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels. Add another 1 tablespoon olive oil, then repeat with the zucchini.
• Season the turkey with salt and dredge lightly in flour. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet, then add the turkey and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
• Heat 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet. Add the tomatoes; when they sizzle, add the wine and bring to a boil. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Return the turkey to the skillet; arrange the eggplant, zucchini and basil on the cutlets and spoon the tomatoes on top. Top with the mozzarella and parmesan. Cut the remaining 1 tablespoon butter into pieces and add to the skillet. Simmer until the turkey is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the broiler; cook about 1 minute.

GRILLED TURKEY PARMESAN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat a medium nonstick skillet or a griddle over medium heat. Working on a clean surface, place a slice of cheese on top of each of 4 bread slices. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce over the cheese; sprinkle evenly with Parmesan. Layer each with turkey and a final slice of cheese. Top each sandwich with another bread slice, and lightly butter outsides.
• Working in batches, grill sandwiches until bread is golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Using a spatula, turn sandwiches, and grill until other side is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes more. Slice in half, and serve warm.

SOUTH BEACH MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350. Combine the tomato paste, wine, water, garlic, basil, oregano, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer, uncovered for 15 minute Set aside.
• Combine the turkey, oatmeal, egg substitute, zucchini, and 1/2 cup of the tomato mixture ina large bowl. Mix well. Shape into a loaf and place into an ungreased 8"x4" loaf pan. Bake for 45 minute Discard any drippings. Pour 1/2 cup of the remaining tomato mixture on top of the loaf. Bake for an additional 15 minute.
• Place on a serving platter. Cool for 10 min before slicing. Serve the remaining tomato sauce on the side.