Yield: 4 Ethnicity: Italian   Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée   Preparation Method: Saute   Product Type: Turkey Thighs   Dish Type: Pasta

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons margarine, DIVIDED

4 TURKEY THIGHS (about 3 pounds), trimmed of fat

1/2 Cup onion, thinly sliced

1/2 Cup green pepper, seeded and cubed

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 dried thyme

1/2 Teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 Teaspoon salt

In 3-quart skillet, over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons margarine. Add turkey and sauté until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer turkey to a plate. Add remaining margarine to skillet. Sauté onion and green pepper until onion is translucent and peppers are tender-crisp. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, bay leaf, sugar, basil, thyme, oregano and salt. Bring to boil. Return turkey thighs to the pan. 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 170 to 175 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