Gluten Free Turkey Picadillo

Years ago when my  children were small, we were at the park with some friends. The conversation turned to what we would make for dinner that night. One friend said, “I know what you can make: Picadillo.” I quickly jotted down the ingredients. It’s always fun to try something new especially when it’s quick and easy.

This recipe is lighter than the traditional beef or pork style because it is made with lean ground turkey. The name comes from the Spanish word picar, which means to mince or to chop.

Today, I tried Schar Gluten Free Multigrain Penne Rigate , but I  prefer our picadillo over Schar Naturally Gluten Free Penne Rigate (spanish macaroni). It is less grainy. You may choose to serve with traditional beans and rice or tucked into a gluten free corn taco.

Gluten free turkey picadillo is a sweet and savory meal your whole family will love.

What do you think of my friend’s recipe? What do you include in your picadillo? Diced potatoes? Garlic? Cumin? Leave a comment below.

Gluten Free Turkey Picadillo

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

15 mins

Total time

30 mins

 

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 25.5 ounce jar Gluten Free Marinara Sauce or homemade sauce
• 2 pounds of ground turkey
• 1 organic onion, chopped
• 1 organic green bell pepper, chopped
• 20 green Spanish salad olives
• ½ cup organic raisins
• 12 ounce package Schar Penne Rigate
• ½ teaspoon of salt

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to directions, drain, rinse and set aside.
2. Cook ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat, breaking up with a spatula for 3 minutes. Add onion, salt, and green pepper and cook for 8 minutes. Add marinara sauce, olives, and raisins.
3. Simmer, partially covered for 15 minutes until heated through. Add gluten free penne rigate to mixture and stir.

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