Recipe by LeeAnne Wright
Photography by James Tse
Food styling by Ian Muggridge
First published in Wish Summer 2006
food
Turkey Cacciatore
Chipotle, cinnamon and cilantro turn this traditional dish into something new.
Ingredients (Serves 6)
| 1/4 | skinless, boneless turkey breast cut into 1-inch filets |
| 2 tsp | ground cinnamon |
| 1/2 cup | thinly sliced green onion |
| 1 tsp | minced garlic |
| 1/2 cup | chopped celery |
| 2 cups | diced portobello mushroom caps |
| 2 tsp | olive oil |
| 2 cups | tomato sauce |
| 1 cup | chicken stock |
| 1-2 tbsp | chopped chipotle peppers |
| 1/2 cup | chopped fresh cilantro |
Instructions
- Sprinkle turkey filets with cinnamon and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, saute green onion, garlic, celery and mushrooms in olive oil until soft and golden in colour, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, stock, peppers and turkey, ensuring turkey is submerged in sauce. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until turkey is fully cooked. Stir in cilantro just prior to serving.
- Serve turkey with sauce over whole-wheat pasta or brown rice.
Nutritional information
Nutrients per serving: 390 calories, 4 g fat, 32 g protein, 56 g carbs, 7 g fibre. Very high source of fibre. Excellent source of vitamins B6 and B12, and iron.
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