Turkey And Pasta With Cilantro Pesto Recipe - Cooking Index
Turkey And Pasta With Cilantro Pesto Recipe - Cooking Index
A member of the parsley family, cilantro (also known as coriander leaves) is the world's most widely used herb. Its vibrant flavor infuses a Southwest sensation to this pasta and turkey combination. Turkey breast cut into strips may be substituted for turkey tenders.
Courses: Main Course| 1 lb | 454g / 16oz | Turkey tenders - cut into strips |
| 3 | Garlic cloves - minced | |
| 1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Ground cumin |
| 1/4 teaspoon | 1.3ml | Freshly-ground black pepper |
| 1/4 teaspoon | 1.3ml | Ground red pepper |
| 2 tablespoons | 30ml | Olive oil |
| 1 1/2 cups | 93g / 3.3oz | Chopped seeded tomatoes |
| 1/2 cup | 8g / 0.3oz | Chopped fresh cilantro |
| 1/4 cup | 36g / 1.3oz | Grated Parmesan cheese - (1 oz) |
| 2 tablespoons | 30ml | Orange juice |
| 12 oz | 340g | Dry linguine - cooked, kept warm |
Combine turkey, garlic, cumin, black pepper and red pepper in medium bowl; toss to coat.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey mixture; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink in center.
Add tomatoes; cook 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro, cheese and orange juice; cook 1 minute. Toss turkey mixture and linguine in bowl. Serve immediately.
This recipe yields 6 servings.
Exchanges Per Serving: 3 Starch, 1 1/2 Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 365; Calories from Fat 22%; Total Fat 9g; Saturated Fat 2g; Protein 23g; Carbohydrates 48g; Cholesterol 33mg; Sodium 112mg; Dietary Fiber 1g.
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