Turkey Picadillo Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Turkey Picadillo Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 medium onion, diced; 8 cloves garlic, chopped; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 6 -ounce can tomato paste; 1/3 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives, plus 2 tablespoons olive juice; 4 soft sesame buns or Portuguese rolls, split; Sliced avocado, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium onion, diced
8 cloves garlic, chopped
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 6 -ounce can tomato paste
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives, plus 2 tablespoons olive juice
4 soft sesame buns or Portuguese rolls, split
Sliced avocado, for garnish (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the onion and garlic and cook until slightly soft, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the bay leaves, cumin, chili powder and allspice; toast 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Add the turkey, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
6
Cook about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat.
7
Add the tomato paste and stir until brick red, 3 to 4 minutes.
8
Add 2 cups water, the raisins, olives and olive juice.
9
Bring to a simmer, cover and cook over medium heat until thickened, about 15 minutes.
10
Uncover and cook, stirring, 3 more minutes.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Drizzle the cut sides of the rolls with olive oil, place on a baking sheet and warm in the oven, about 5 minutes.
13
Fill the rolls with the turkey mixture.
14
Garnish with avocado, if desired.
15
Per serving: Calories 484; Fat 16 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 56 mg; Sodium 944 mg; Carbohydrate 47 g; Fiber 6 g; Protein 43 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 1 medium onion, diced, 8 cloves garlic, chopped, 3 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Turkey Picadillo Sandwiches falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 Picadillo Sandwiches

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