Wild Turkey In Orzo
Wild Turkey In Orzo
Check out this savory wild turkey dish with a slight Greek twist! In this recipe from Carolina ALL OUT We learn how to cook a "one pot wonder" using our essential Carolina Cooker® red enamelware pot.
Ingredients
Turkey breast, dressed and cubed
1 Tbs Kosher Salt
1 Tbs Black Pepper, ground
2 Tbs Vegetable oil
2 Tbs fresh Minced Garlic
1 medium White Onion, chopped
2 large Red Bell Peppers, sliced and seeded
1 medium can Diced/Crushed tomoatoes
1 small can Tomato Paste
2 medium Zucchini, halved and sliced
2 tsp dried Oregeno
2 cups Orzo, pasta
3 cups Chicken stock
1 1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, whole
Feta cheese, crumbled, add to taste
Fresh Green Onion, chopped, add to taste
Fresh Lemon, squeeze, add to taste
Directions
Step 01:
Season the cubed turkey breast with salt and pepper.
Step 02:
In a large deep pot, heat the vegetable oil on medium-high heat.
Step 03:
Brown the turkey breast in the pot, cooking in batches if needed.
Step 04:
Remove the browned turkey.
Step 05:
Lower to medium heat and add the minced garlic and cook till soft.
Step 06:
Next add the onion and cook till slightly browned.
Step 07:
Add the red bell pepper and cook till soft. Next, the crushed tomato and tomato paste are added to the pot.
Step 08:
Incorporate the sliced zucchini and stir well. Add in the oregano and orzo to the mixture. Pour in the chicken stock in and make sure to give the pot a good stir so no pasta sticks to the bottom.
Step 09:
Finally, top with the whole cherry tomatoes and cover with the lid.
Step 10:
Turn the heat down to a low-medium heat.
Step 11:
Simmer for approximately 25 minutes, or till the orzo is cooked.
Step 12:
Once cooked, dish out and top with as much or little feta, green onions and lemon juice as you like.
