Turkey and Okra Skillet Dinner

Turkey and Okra Skillet Dinner
Turkey and Okra Skillet Dinner might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 382 calories, 39g of protein, and 14g of fat. This dairy free recipe serves 4. If you have bacon, okra, chicken broth, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

1
Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until slightly crisp, about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the turkey in a bowl with the flour, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
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2
Increase the heat to medium high and add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. When the oil is hot, add the turkey in one layer and cook, turning once, until lightly browned on both sides but not cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
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3
Transfer the turkey and bacon to a bowl.
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Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in the pan, then add the okra and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
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Add the chicken broth, 1/2 cup water, the corn and tomatoes and bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until the okra is tender and the tomatoes begin to fall apart, 3 to 5 minutes. Return the turkey and bacon to the pan and simmer until the turkey is just cooked through, about 1 more minute. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
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Photograph by Andrew Purcell
DifficultyMedium
Ready In35 m.
Servings4
Health Score16
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