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Turkey Cacciatore

Turkey Cacciatore


Yield: 4

Ethnicity: Italian
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Preparation Method: Saute
 
Product Type: Turkey Thighs
 
Dish Type: Pasta
 







Ingredients
1/2 Cup onion, thinly sliced
1/2 Cup green pepper, seeded and cubed
2 Tablespoons margarine
1/4 Pound fresh mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1 Can (8 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 Can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 Cup dry red wine
1 bay leaf
2 Teaspoons sugar
1/2 Teaspoon dried basil
1/2 Teaspoon thyme
1/2 Teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 Teaspoon salt
4 TURKEY THIGHS (about 3 pounds)
 
  1. In 3-quart saucepan, over medium heat, saute onion and green pepper in margarine until onion is transluscent and peppers are tender-crisp. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, bay leaf, sugar, basil, thyme, oregano and salt. Bring to boil. Add turkey thighs. Reduce heat to low; cover and gently simmer 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until turkey is tender and internal temperature of the center of each turkey thigh reaches 180 degrees F.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts
Calories 297  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 33%
Cholesterol 134mg
Sodium 605mg
Total Carbohydrate 10g
Protein 38g  
*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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