Italian Polenta Turkey Casserole
User Reviews
4.8
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
504 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Polenta Turkey Casserole
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Layers of creamy polenta, Italian seasoned ground turkey & roasted cherry tomatoes make up this delicious, healthy, gluten free turkey casserole recipe!
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- ½ cup onion diced
- 1 cup baby bella mushrooms sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 18 oz prepared polenta
- ½ cup basil pesto click link for homemade recipe
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions & mushrooms, saute 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- Add the ground turkey and cook through.
- Add the Italian seasoning to the ground turkey.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Place the polenta in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Cover with the pesto.
- Top with the cooked ground turkey mixture.
- In a large bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Pour the tomatoes over the turkey.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with the parmesan cheese, if you would like.
Notes
- You can purchase prepared polenta at the grocery store, usually found near the pasta, or make your own polenta at home before preparing this recipe.
- This recipe is gluten free.
- Leftover shredded turkey can be used in place of the ground turkey. Add two cups of cooked, shredded turkey to the sautéed veggies with the Italian seasoning. Simmer on low for 5 minutes.
This casserole can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
In the oven, cover the casserole with foil and place in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes. In the microwave, place the casserole in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes.
- In the oven, cover the casserole with foil and place in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes.
- In the microwave, place the casserole in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4serving
Calories
504kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
708mg
(30%)
Potassium
688mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1195mg
(24%)
Vitamin C
19.4mg
(22%)
Calcium
267mg
(27%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 504 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4serving | |
| Calories | 504kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 688mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1195mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 19.4mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 267mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
15 reviews
Excellent
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