Recipe of the Week - Turkey Picadillo

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Turkey Picadillo is a lighter alternative to my favorite Cuban beef picadillo recipe only much leaner, and made with ground turkey instead.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1.33 lb 93% lean ground turkey

  • 4 oz tomato sauce, (1/2 can)

  • 1 tsp kosher salt1 tsp ground cumin

  • 2 small bay leaves

  • 2 tbsp green Spanish pitted olives, plus 2 tbsp brine

  • Sofrito:

    • 1 medium tomato

    • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

    • 2 cloves minced garlic

    • 2 tbsp red bell pepper, finely chopped

    • 2 tbsp cilantro, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Brown the ground turkey on medium heat in large sauté pan and season with salt and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to break the meat up into small pieces.

  • Meanwhile, while turkey is cooking, make the sofrito by chopping onion, garlic, pepper, tomato and cilantro. (I quickly do it in my mini chopper)

  • Add sofrito to the meat and continue cooking on a low heat.

  • Add olives and about 2 tbsp of the brine (this adds great flavor) cumin, bay leaves, and more salt if needed.

  • Add tomato sauce and 1/4 cup of water and mix well.

  • Reduce heat to low and simmer covered about 15 to 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1/2 Cup

  • Calories: 238

  • Carbohydrates: 7.5g

  • Protein: 29g

  • Fat: 11g

  • Saturated Fat: 3g

  • Cholesterol: 100mg

  • Sodium: 354mg

  • Fiber: 1.5g

  • Sugar: 2.5g