Serves 6
40 min
North African Spiced Turkey With Avocado-Grapefruit Relish
Recipe GLPR5345efbd08d35a
Tender turkey cutlets seasoned with warm North African spices—cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and chili powder—seared until golden. Served alongside a bright, fresh relish of grapefruit, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and mint, sweetened with honey and vinegar. A vibrant, dairy-free main course that balances heat, sweetness, and citrus.
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Ingredients
1½ pounds turkey cutlets, about 1/4 inch thick
ground cloves
ground allspice
ground cinnamon
¼ cup mild chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons canola oil
3 large seedless grapefruit
avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon honey
Directions
Combine ground cloves, allspice, cinnamon, chili powder, and salt in a small bowl to create the spice blend.
Pat the turkey cutlets dry and season both sides generously with the spice mixture.
Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, place turkey cutlets in the hot skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Transfer to a serving platter.
While the turkey cooks, prepare the relish: cut the grapefruits in half and use a sharp knife to segment them, catching juice in a large bowl.
Add the diced avocado, sliced red onion, red-wine vinegar, honey, cilantro, and mint to the bowl with grapefruit and juice.
Gently toss the relish to combine, being careful not to break up the avocado.
Serve the spiced turkey cutlets warm, topped or alongside the fresh avocado-grapefruit relish.
