Italimex Sauce

This Italimex Sauce is a hearty, protein-rich mixture that marries the lean flavor of ground turkey with the smoky sweetness of roasted bell peppers. Brightened with fresh cilantro, green onions, and garlic, it offers a vibrant texture and robust taste. It serves as an excellent topping for rice, pasta, or couscous, and makes a delicious filling for burritos or baked potatoes. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this sauce brings a homemade, comforting quality to the table with minimal effort.

Cooking Method: Baking, Roasting, Smoking, Steaming, Stewing

Cuisine: Indian

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 225.2

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This Italimex Sauce is a hearty, protein-rich mixture that marries the lean flavor of ground turkey with the smoky sweetness of roasted bell peppers. Brightened with fresh cilantro, green onions, and garlic, it offers a vibrant texture and robust taste. It serves as an excellent topping for rice, pasta, or couscous, and makes a delicious filling for burritos or baked potatoes. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this sauce brings a homemade, comforting quality to the table with minimal effort.

Ingredients

12 ounce Ground turkey
1 teaspoon Powdered crushed Oregano

Directions

1
In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey, breaking it apart as it cooks.
2
Gradually add the oregano and black pepper to the skillet, stirring constantly to coat the meat.
3
Add the chopped green onions, cilantro stems, crushed garlic, roasted bell pepper, and chopped Roma tomatoes to the skillet.
4
Stir in the tomato sauce until everything is well combined.
5
Cook the mixture until the meat is fully browned and the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
6
Cover the skillet and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 225.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.3g9%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 115.5mg39%
Sodium 87.2mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.4g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 40.6g82%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Use this sauce as a topping for rice, pasta, or couscous, as a filling for burritos, or atop baked potatoes.

Ensure the roasted bell pepper is seeded and chopped before adding to the sauce.

Keywords: sauce, turkey, fusion, pepper, herbs, garlic, onion, tomato, simmer, topping, burrito, filling, protein, easy, weeknight, dinner, spicy, fresh, roasted, vegetables

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/italimex-sauce/