Turkey and Noodles With Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Turkey and Noodles With Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta (if possible, whole grain, I prefer rotini, but linguine or penne works well too); 6 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 ¼ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or 1 ¼ cups water; 1 cup peanut butter (I prefer chunky, but smooth works fine); 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons minced peeled gingerroot; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 lb cooked turkey, shredded (about 4 cups); 4 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 1 cup green onion, thinly sliced; 1 ½ cups shredded carrots; 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 cups broccoli florets

Servings: persons

1 lb pasta (if possible, whole grain, I prefer rotini, but linguine or penne works well too)
6 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 ¼ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or 1 ¼ cups water
1 cup peanut butter (I prefer chunky, but smooth works fine)
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons minced peeled gingerroot
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lb cooked turkey, shredded (about 4 cups)
4 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups shredded carrots
1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 cups broccoli florets

1
Cook pasta, according to directions on package, until tender.
2
Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then rinse noodles in a colander under cold water.
3
Drain well, and set aside.
4
Meanwhile: In a small, heavy saucepan, cook garlic and red pepper flakes in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden.
5
Whisk in the broth, peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar and ginger and simmer for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
6
Remove from heat and whisk in lemon juice.
7
In a large bowl, toss together turkey, celery, green onions, carrot, bell peppers, and broccoli.
8
Add the sauce and stir to coat.
9
If sauce seems too thick, add some of the reserved cooking water to thin it.
10
Serve immediately.

1512

kcal

Calories

Fat

179

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb pasta (if possible, whole grain, I prefer rotini, but linguine or penne works well too), 6 garlic cloves, finely minced, 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Turkey and Noodles With Peanut Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Turkey and Noodles With Peanut Sauce

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