Turkey Cacciatore

Chipotle, cinnamon and cilantro turn this traditional dish into something new.

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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

  1. Sprinkle turkey filets with cinnamon and season with salt and pepper.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Recipe by LeeAnne Wright
Photography by James Tse
Food styling by Ian Muggridge