Turkey Cutlets in Grainy Mustard Sauce
This French-style entree, Turkey Cutlets, also called escallops, in a Grainy Mustard Sauce, are served to guests of the Golden Door Spa. The cutlets are topped with sauce, herbs and onions, mostly sources from the spa’s own organic gardens.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 cutlets fresh turkey (approx 3-4 oz each or 14 oz total) (pounded to uniform thinness)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup onions (diced)
- 1.5-2 tablespoons grainy mustard
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot (dissolved in 2 tablespoons water)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (nonfat, plain)
- 2 tablespoons chives (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Sprinkle the turkey cutlets with basil and pepper and dust lightly with the flour.
- In a nonstick saute pan, large enough to hold each of the cutlets without crowding, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Saute cutlets for 2-3 minutes on each side, uncovered. Cover, and continue cooking for about 2 additional minutes, until cooked through. transfer to a warm plate.
- Add the onions to the saute pan with turkey juices, and cook for 2-3 minutes until barely softened. Stir in the mustard, broth, and dissolved arrowroot until thickened.
- Return turkey cutlets to the pan of onions and add yogurt. Shake to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Place the turkey cutlets on warmed plates and and lade the sauce over each piece.
- Garnish with a sprinkling of chives.
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The Golden Door
is a unique sanctuary modeled after ancient Japanese Honjin inns with koi ponds, lush gardens, and miles of scenic hiking trails, enhanced by the latest fitness techniques, ancient relaxation therapies, and personalized counseling to promote a healthy lifestyle and inner peace. Here in this peaceful northern pocket of San Diego County, founder Deborah Szekely in 1958 developed a unique philosophy of personal health and fitness inspired by ancient Japanese Honjin inns – and the spa industry grew its first roots. Through its program of fitness training and refined nourishment coupled with indulgent, caring spa treatments, the dedicated staff work with guests to treat their bodies with the respect and care they deserve.
Photo courtesy of Grant Cochrane