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Caribbean Turkey Stew

Caribbean Turkey Stew


Yield: 6

Ethnicity: Latin, Caribbean
 
Meal Type: Soup, Stew, Chili
 
Preparation Method: Simmer
 
Product Type: Turkey Thighs, Turkey Broth
 







Stew
1 Tablespoon canola oil
2 Pounds TURKEY THIGHS, skin removed
3 Cups thinly sliced onions
1 Cup TURKEY BROTH
1 Can (16 ounces) stewed tomatoes, drained
1 Can (16 ounces) black beans, drained
1 Pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 Pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 Teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Cup sweetened flaked coconut
 
  1. In 5-quart Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, brown thighs in oil about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. In same pan, saute onions 2 to 3 minutes or until translucent. Add broth, tomatoes, black beans, squash, sweet potatoes, red pepper, salt, 1/4 cup coconut and turkey thighs. Bring mixture to boil; immediately reduce heat, cover and gently simmer 1 to 1-1/4 hours, or until turkey thighs register 170 degrees F on meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion.
  3. Ten minutes before serving, remove turkey thighs from stew and strip turkey from bones with fork; return turkey strips to stew. Heat throughout.
 
Assembly
2 Medium bananas, sliced
10 green onions, sliced
1/2 Cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 to 2 limes, cut into wedges
 
  1. To serve, spoon stew into bowls and garnish with bananas, green onions and coconut. Squeeze juice of lime over top.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts
Calories 388  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 20%
Cholesterol 81mg
Sodium 887mg
Total Carbohydrate 49g
Protein 30g  
*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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