Pomegranate-Glazed Turkey with Roasted Fennel

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Toss fennel, 3 teaspoons oil, chopped thyme and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring twice, until tender and golden, about 25 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, sprinkle both sides of turkey with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the turkey and cook until browned, 1-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
5. Add pomegranate juice and thyme sprig to the pan; bring to a boil. Boil, stirring often, until reduced to 1/4 cup, 6 to 10 minutes.
6. Discard the thyme. Whisk together broth (or water) and cornstarch; add to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 15 seconds.
7. Reduce heat to medium, return the turkey and any accumulated juices to the pan, turning to coat with sauce, and cook for 1 minute. To serve, top roasted fennel with turkey and sauce.

Per serving: 287 calories; 7 g fat (0 g saturated fat, 3 g mono unsaturated fat); 45 mg cholesterol; 27 g carbohydrates; 31 g protein; 7 g fiber; 513 mg sodium; 1077 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (45% daily value), Potassium (31% dv), Iron (20% dv)

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fruit, 4 very low fat meat, 1 fat

Contributed by: EatingWell.com

Pair turkey cutlets with roasted fennel and a rich pomegranate pan sauce for a simple, yet elegant, dish. Garnish with jewel-like fresh pomegranate seeds, if available—they are in season from September through January. Turkey scallopini (thinner and smaller than cutlets) will also work in this recipe, but will need to be cooked in batches. Make it a meal: Nutty-tasting bulgur is delicious with this.