Latin Style Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey: Arroz con Pavo

Name: Latin Style Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey: Arroz con Pavo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup rice; 1 ¾ cups chicken broth; ¾ Tbsp olive oil; ½ tsp salt; 1 cup turkey; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 carrots; 1 onion; 1 garlic clove; 2 Tbsp recaito; 2 Tbsp sofrito; ¼ cup peas; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp pepper; ¼ tsp oregano; ¼ tsp garlic powder

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
149 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
South American

Latin Style Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey: Arroz con Pavo

Vanessa Armstrong

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Here is a great recipe to use up that leftover holiday turkey. This is a variation of the Latin favorite arroz con pollo and in this case arroz con pavo. This is very easy to make and you will love the flavors.

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Ingredients

Servings

Rice ingredients

1 cup rice long grain
1 ¾ cups chicken broth
¾ Tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt

For the turkey

1 cup turkey diced
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 carrots shredded
1 onion small, diced
1 garlic clove minced
2 Tbsp recaito
2 Tbsp sofrito
¼ cup peas
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
¼ tsp oregano
¼ tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

To prepare the rice: In a sauce pan on medium heat place ¾ Tbsp. of olive oil and rice and stir. Add the water and salt. Bring to a boil. Turn heat down to medium, cover. Cook for about 20 minutes. Remove cover and fluff. Leave uncovered until ready to use.
While the rice is cooking: In a small dish, mix together salt, pepper, oregano and garlic powder. Sprinkle over chicken. Allow chicken to absorb the seasonings for about 1 hour. In a skillet on medium heat saute the chicken until brown on both sides. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes on low. Remove chicken from skillet and using a sharp knife dice on a cutting board.
Wipe skillet clean and place 1 Tbsp. olive oil, diced shredded carrots, recaito and onion. Cook until onions are translucent. Add the chicken and toss until well blended.
Add the rice and blend thoroughly. Add the peas right before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 149kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 525mg (22%) Potassium 187mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2610IU (52%) Vitamin C 7.7mg (9%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	149kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	22g	7%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	4g	6%
Cholesterol	8mg	3%
Sodium	525mg	22%
Potassium	187mg	4%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	2610IU	52%
Vitamin C	7.7mg	9%
Calcium	19mg	2%
Iron	0.6mg	3%