Thai Turkey Noodles

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Thai Turkey & Noodles
Yield: Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients:
1
package (about 1-1/2 pounds) turkey tenderloins, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1
red bell pepper, cut into short, thin strips

1-1/4
cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided

1/4
cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

3
cloves garlic, minced

3/4
teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/4
teaspoon salt

2
tablespoons cornstarch

3
green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/3
cup creamy or chunky peanut butter (not natural-style)

12
ounces hot cooked vermicelli pasta

3/4
cup peanuts or cashews, chopped

3/4
cup cilantro, chopped



Preparation:
1.
Place turkey, bell pepper, 1 cup broth, soy sauce, garlic, pepper flakes and salt in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 3 to 4 hours.

2.
Blend cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup broth until smooth. Stir green onions, peanut butter and cornstarch mixture into slow cooker. Cover; cook on HIGH 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir well.

3.
Serve over vermicelli. Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro.


Variation: Substitute ramen noodles for vermicelli. Discard the flavor packet from ramen soup mix and drop the noodles into boiling water. Cook the noodles 2 to 3 minutes or until just tender. Drain and serve hot.

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Protein 31 g
Fiber 3 g
Carbohydrate 25 g
Cholesterol 44 mg
Total Fat 19 g
Calories 387
Sodium 1044 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 3-1/2
Starch 1-1/2
Fat 2


This recipe appears in: Thai