Yield: 12

Establishment: Restaurant, Home Meal Replacement, Catering Operation

Ethnicity: Creole

Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée

Preparation Method: Saute, Bake

Product Type: Turkey Thighs, Turkey Sausage - Other Varieties

Ingredients
1/2 Pound unsalted butter
1 Pound TURKEY SAUSAGE, 1-inch dice
2 Pounds TURKEY THIGHS, skin removed & cut into 1-inch pieces
2 Cups bell peppers, seeded and diced
2 Cups celery, diced
2 Cups onions, diced
2 Cups tomatoes, diced
2 Tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped
1 Cup tomato sauce
3 Cups converted rice
1 Tablespoon salt
1 Tablespoon black pepper
4 Teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 Teaspoons dried thyme
4 Medium bay leaves
2 Teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 Quarts TURKEY STOCK
As needed green onions, chopped fine

1. In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, melt butter. Add sausage and turkey. Cook until browned.
2. Add one half of the vegetables and cook until tender.
3. Add tomato sauce, cook for 1-2 minutes. Add remaining vegetables, rice, herbs and spices. Stir until all the rice is coated.
4. Add stock and stir together.
5. Place in a steam table pan and cover tightly. Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for about 1 hour.
6. Garnish each entrée portion with chopped green onions.

. Nutrition Facts Calories 510 Calories from Fat 200 % Daily Value* Total Fat 22g 34% Saturated Fat 12g 60% Cholesterol 135mg 45% Sodium 1350mg 56% Total Carbohydrate 48g 16% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Sugars 4g Protein 30g Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 60% Calcium 8% Iron 25% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs: Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g Dietary Fiber 25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4