Garlic Herb Butter Turkey Cutlets with Sauteed Spinach
This simple yet flavorful dish is a great way to enjoy turkey cutlets. The turkey is pounded thin and seasoned with garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, then cooked in avocado oil until golden brown and cooked through. The spinach is sautéed in butter and lemon juice until wilted, and the turkey cutlets are served over the spinach. This dish is easy to make and can be on the table in under 30 minutes.
Turkey cutlets are a great way to use up leftover turkey, but they can also be made with fresh turkey breast. When pounded thin, turkey cutlets cook quickly and evenly, making them a great choice for a quick and easy meal. This recipe for Garlic Herb Butter Turkey Cutlets with Sauteed Spinach is a simple yet flavorful way to enjoy turkey cutlets. The turkey is seasoned with garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, then cooked in avocado oil until golden brown and cooked through. The spinach is sautéed in butter and lemon juice until wilted, and the turkey cutlets are served over the spinach.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 pound turkey cutlets, pounded thin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the turkey cutlets with the garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook the turkey cutlets in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Remove the turkey cutlets from the pan and set aside.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter to the pan.
  6. Once the butter has melted, add the spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until wilted.
  7. Stir in the lemon juice.
  8. Serve the turkey cutlets over the sauteed spinach.
  9. Enjoy!
Why It Works
  • Pounding the turkey cutlets thin helps them cook quickly and evenly.
  • Seasoning the turkey cutlets with garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper gives them a flavorful crust.
  • Cooking the turkey cutlets in avocado oil helps them brown evenly.
  • Sautéing the spinach in butter and lemon juice gives it a bright, acidic flavor.
  • Serving the turkey cutlets over the spinach adds a pop of color and a boost of nutrition.