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Turkey Foccacia

Turkey Foccacia


Yield: 24

Establishment: Club Operation, Business and Industry Account, Restaurant
 
Ethnicity: Italian
 
Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Cutlets/Steaks
 







Ingredients
2 Cups prepared pesto sauce
1/2 Teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 Teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
24 4-Ounce TURKEY CUTLETS, thawed
2 Tablespoons Kosher salt
24 6-inch Pieces foccacia, split
2-1/2 Pounds arugula leaves, washed and dried
2 Pounds sweet red pepper, roasted
1.5 Pounds fresh Mozzarella cheese, sliced
For Pesto Mayonnaise:
2 Cups mayonnaise
1 Cup prepared pesto sauce
1/4 Cup parsley, chopped
2 Teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
 
  1. In half steamtable pan, combine 2 cups pesto sauce, lemon juice and pepper.
  2. Place turkey cutlets in marinade and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat grill 10 minutes. Sprinkle turkey with salt and grill cutlets 3 minutes on the first side, flip and grill 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on the other side or until cooked through to an internal temperature of 170 degrees F. Keep warm.
  4. For Pesto Mayonnaise: Mix mayonnaise, 1 cup pesto sauce, parsley and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before using as a sandwich spread.
  5. For Each Serving: On bottom piece of split foccacia, spread 2 tablespoons of Pesto Mayonnaise. Top with 1/3 cup arugula, 1 grilled turkey cutlet, 1/4 cup roasted red pepper slices, and 2 slices (1 oz.) Mozzarella.
  6. Replace top of foccacia, heat several minutes and serve accompanied with a cold ratatouille salad and fresh orange sections.

Recipe Source: Recipe developed by Shady Brook Farms, Harrisonburg, VA

Nutrition Facts
Calories 640   Calories from Fat 320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 1360mg 57%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 4g  
Protein 42g  
Vitamin A 35%
  • Vitamin C 35%
    Calcium 40%
  • Iron 30%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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