Turkey Breast for One

A fast, easy recipe for turkey breast cutlets, by Trevy Thomas

Turkey. Photo: Dan BradyWhile still making a half-hearted attempt at my raw-food detox, I needed something to go with the beet salad I made that my husband would eat, meaning it needed to be cooked, and preferably meaty.  I decided to get him a package of turkey breast cutlets and made this simple dish, which he seemed to love.  I can’t say I put a lot of effort into it since it wasn’t for me (humans can be selfish sometimes), but in the end, I wound up with a dish he’d be happy to eat again, and one that I could make with very little effort.  That makes it a weeknight keeper. 

Turkey Breast Recipe for One
Ingredients:

• 1 package turkey breast cutlets (a pound or less)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• Salt & pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup cranberry juice

Directions:

1. Place turkey in a shallow dish and pour apple cider vinegar over.  Sprinkle with sage, salt & pepper.
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.  When the oil starts to shimmer, add garlic and stir one minute. 
3. Add seasoned turkey to the pan and let brown on first side, about 4 minutes.  Flip and brown on the other side, another 4 minutes. 
4. When sufficiently browned and cook through, add cranberry juice to pan, lifting the turkey and distributing the juice.  Remove turkey to a plate and pour pan drippings over.