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.
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Gluten Free Turkey Picadillo
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
- 1/2 cup organic raisins
- 12 ounce package Schar Penne Rigate
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to directions, drain, rinse and set aside.
- 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.
- Simmer, partially covered for 15 minutes until heated through. Add gluten free penne rigate to mixture and stir.
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Wendy Baudín, Self-Love Sherpa and Wisdom Guide says
July 16, 2013 at 11:01 pmI love gluten free recipes. I was diagnosed with gluten intolerance about 5 years ago and changing the diet does really work. Thank you for posting a delish sounding recipe while promoting a much healthier life for people.
Hi. a fellow Ultimate blogger. So nice to meet you.
Barbara says
July 25, 2013 at 11:28 pmNice to meet you, too, Wendy. Thanks for the encouragement in your comment.
Roxanne Mapp says
July 16, 2013 at 11:02 pmLooks delicious! I’ll try making it one day in the near future. Thanks for sharing!
Barbara says
July 25, 2013 at 11:30 pmThanks for stopping by, Roxanne.
Hope you enjoy it.