Using quinoa and lemon zest instead of breadcrumbs gives this schnitzel a twist from the classic meal. Combined with roast kumara, carrots, and beetroot gives plenty of vitamins and minerals.
Superior Schnitzel
Using quinoa and lemon zest instead of breadcrumbs gives this schnitzel a twist from the classic meal. Combined with roast kumara, carrots, and beetroot gives plenty of vitamins and minerals.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 large betroots (about 400g) trimmed, peeled, cut into wedges
- 500 g kumara peeled, cut into wedges
- 2 large carrots peeled, cut into thick lengths
- ¼ cup plain flour
- ¾ cup quinoa flakes
- 2 Tbsps. chopped herbs, such as chives and parsley
- 2 tsps. lemon zest
- 4 125g beef schnitzels
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 4 cups mixed salad leaves to serve
- lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C/355°F. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Place betroot and kumara wedges on tray with carrots and spray with oil spray. Bake veges for 25-30 miutes , or until tender and golden.
- Meanwhile, put flour on a plate. Whisk egg and 1 tablespoon water in a bowl. Combine quinoas with herbs and lemon zest on a seperate plate. Dip a piece of beef into flour, then into egg mixture, and then finally into quinoa mixture.Place beef on a plate. Repeat this process with rrmaining beef to make 4 crumbled schnitzels.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add schnitzels and cookkfor 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden. Serve schnitzels with roast vege wedges, mized salad leaves and a lemon wedge.
Notes
Macri, Liz; (Apr 2016) HFG Makeover: Superior Schnitzel in: Healthy Food Guide
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