Melanzana a la menta
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Melanzana a la menta

Melanzana a la menta

Eggplant with mint, Italian-style. Golden-brown eggplant strips are topped with vinegary mint-basil turkey, sprinkled with crispy Rice Chex™ Cereal crumbs.

Servings: 20 servings (1 serving = 6 oz)
Turkey
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Turkey, tenderloin, raw, medium dice
2 lb
3 3/4 cups
Canola oil
0.50 oz
3 Tbsp
Kosher salt
1 tsp
Sauce
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
White vinegar
8 oz
1 cup
Olive oil, extra virgin
7 oz
1 cup
Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
1.50 oz
1 cup
Basil leaves, fresh, chopped
1 oz
1/2 cup
Kosher salt
2 oz
1/4 cup
Garlic, fresh, minced
1 oz
3 Tbsp
Black pepper
2 Tbsp
Eggplant
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Eggplant
4 lb
20 1/3 cups
Olive oil, extra virgin
14 oz
2 cups
Assembly
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Turkey
  1. Combine diced turkey, oil and salt in medium mixing bowl; toss to coat evenly.
  2. Spread onto greased full sheet pan and bake as directed below.
  3. Transfer baked turkey to clean sheet pan, cover; refrigerate until completely cooled.
BAKE:
TEMP
TIME
Convection Oven*
350°F
9-14 minutes
Standard Oven
400°F
14-19 minutes
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 4 minutes of baking.
Sauce
  1. Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, mint, basil, salt, garlic and pepper in a mixing bowl until well combined.
  2. Add cooled turkey, stir thoroughly and refrigerate; allow flavors to mix a minimum of 15 minutes.
Eggplant
  1. Cut each eggplant into quarters, lengthwise and remove seeds.
  2. Cut each eggplant quarter lengthwise into long strips approx. 1-inch thick.
  3. Heat olive oil in large sauté pan and fry eggplant in batches until golden brown, approx. 3-5 minutes.
  4. Transfer eggplant onto paper towel lined sheet pan to drain excess oil; set aside.
Assembly
  1. Distribute eggplant in a single layer in a full steam table pan.
  2. Top with turkey mixture and finish with crushed Rice Chex evenly.
  3. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
  4. Divide into 20 (6 oz) portions and serve on chilled plates.

  • Tip: Garnish with fresh mint if desired.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
6 oz
Calories
340
Calories from Fat
220
% Daily Value
Total Fat
24g
37%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
17%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
380mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
18g
6%
Dietary Fiber
3g
13%
Sugars
4g
Protein
12g
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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