Jennie – O Turkey Recipe of the Week – Red Beans Turkey and Rice

August 21, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Jennie-O, Jennie-O Turkey Products | Leave a comment
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This week’s Jennie – O Turkey Recipe of the Week is Red Beans Turkey and Rice. Crank up the Cajun with this week’s recipe! You’ll be using JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey along with Green Peppers, Tomatoes, Kidney Beans, and a variety of Spices and Herbs! You can find this recipe along with all the other Delicious and Healthy Recipes at the Jennie – O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the Switch in 2020! https://www.jennieo.com/

Red Beans Turkey and Rice

This recipe is the epitome of classic Cajun comfort food. Fill your house with the aroma of thyme, lean turkey and stewed tomatoes. This low-fat recipe is ready to eat in under 60 minutes!

Ingredients
1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 green pepper, finely chopped
½ cup sliced celery
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1½ teaspoons thyme
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon salt
1 (14½-ounce) can cajun-style stewed tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup tomato paste
4 cups cooked white or brown rice
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions
1) Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.

2) Add ground turkey to hot skillet. Stir to crumble, approximately 14 to 16 minutes. Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.

3) Add onion, green pepper, celery and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until slightly softened; stirring occasionally.

4) Sprinkle with thyme, hot pepper sauce and salt; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cajun-style stewed tomatoes, kidney beans and tomato paste.

5) Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until hot and flavors are blended, stirring occasionally.

6) Serve over cooked rice. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with additional hot sauce, if desired.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutritional Information
Calories 350 Fat 6g
Protein 23g
Cholesterol 55mg
Carbohydrates 50g
Sodium 790mg
Fiber 8g
Saturated Fat 2g
Sugars 8g
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