Main Dishes
April 12, 2013
Calories
396
Sodium
479mg
19% DV
Fat
22g
34% DV
Protein
28g
57% DV
Carbs
12g
4% DV
Fiber
3g
14% DV
Easy Picadillo with Lemon Parsley Couscous
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This dish is a family favorite. It's origins are Latin and there are so many variations of it. I have made it with ground turkey and pork as well and it's delicious. This could easily become a Vegetarian dish by subbing TVP or crumbled tofu (I haven't tried that version yet...) and it's naturally Gluten free. It can be served over rice, but today I made a Lemon Parsley Couscous and it was a beautiful compliment to this flavorful dish. This can also be used as a filling for
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Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs ground beef, turkey or pork
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced green pepper-I subbed carrots here
3 cloves garlic grated or minced
1 14 oz can whole or diced tomatoes-crushed with their juice
1 4 oz can tomato sauce-I used Rotel brand for a little heat
1/4 cup green olives-chopped
1/4 cup olive brine
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tsp Oregano
Pinch Cinnamon
1/2 cup frozen peas(optional-but so nice)
1 1/4 lbs ground beef, turkey or pork
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced green pepper-I subbed carrots here
3 cloves garlic grated or minced
1 14 oz can whole or diced tomatoes-crushed with their juice
1 4 oz can tomato sauce-I used Rotel brand for a little heat
1/4 cup green olives-chopped
1/4 cup olive brine
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tsp Oregano
Pinch Cinnamon
1/2 cup frozen peas(optional-but so nice)
In a large pot, brown and crumble meat.
Add in the Sofrito and stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes.
Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add in the tomatoes and sauce, Worcestershire...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
396
Sodium
479mg
19% DV
Fat
22g
34% DV
Protein
28g
57% DV
Carbs
12g
4% DV
Fiber
3g
14% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
10g
51%
Polysaturated Fat
1g
7%
Monosaturated Fat
10g
68%
Cholesterol
96mg
32%
Sodium
479mg
19%
Potassium
620mg
17%
Protein
28g
57%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
3g
14%
Sugar
5g
11%
Vitamin A
510IU
10%
Vitamin B6
0.97mg
48%
Vitamin C
8mg
14%
Calcium
52mg
5%
Iron
3mg
20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.