Turkey Cacciatore with Peppers

A terrific new way to enjoy turkey in a classic italian dish.

Course Main Dishes
Prep. Time 10 mins
Cooking Time 25 mins
Yields 4 servings

1/3 milk product serving(s) per person

Preparation
Nutritional Info
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Preparation

What You Need

1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil

1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless turkey, cut into 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) chunks

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 stalks celery, sliced

1 large onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, cut in strips

1 green pepper, cut in strips

1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried oregano

1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried thyme

1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes, drained and chopped

2 tbsp (30 ml) all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups (375 ml) Milk

Salt and pepper, to taste

Hot pepper sauce, to taste

Instructions

In large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry turkey and garlic until turkey is no longer pink inside. Transfer to bowl; set aside.

Add celery, onion, red and green peppers, oregano and thyme to skillet; cook, stirring, for about 5 min or until softened. Add tomatoes.

Whisk flour into milk; gradually stir into skillet. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for about 10 min or until thickened. Add turkey and cook until heated through. Season with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce to taste.

Tips

For the Adventurous: Substitute 1 tbsp (15 mL) each chopped fresh oregano and thyme for dried; stir into sauce with turkey.

Healthy Eating Tip: Protein power- This recipe provides two sources of protein, turkey and milk. Protein is an essential nutrient because it helps you build and repair muscle, hair, nails and skin.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 296 Calories
Protein: 32 g
Carbohydrate: 25 g
Fat: 8 g
Fibre: 3.5 g
Sodium: 453 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 19 % / 209 mg
Vitamin C: 157 %
Niacin: 61 %
Vitamin B6: 51 %
Phosphorus: 32 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.

2 out of 3 Canadians are not getting enough milk products every day. Discover the multiple benefits of milk products and learn more about the recommended number of servings.
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