Turkey Cacciatore Sandwiches

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 8 hr 20 min
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 4 bone-in turkey thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 8 Italian or French rolls, split
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 8 slices (1 ounce each) mozzarella cheese

Steps

  • 1
    Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place bell pepper and onion in cooker; top with turkey. Mix tomato sauce, vinegar and Italian seasoning in small bowl; pour over turkey and vegetables.
  • 2
    Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • 3
    Place turkey on cutting board. Use 2 forks to cut or break up turkey into thin pieces; discard bones. Return turkey to cooker. To serve, spread cut sides of rolls with pesto. Fill with turkey mixture, using slotted spoon; top with cheese.

  • A few drops of red pepper sauce would add zing to this sandwich meat.
  • Basil pesto, a traditional Italian sauce, is made from fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Look for it in the dairy section or near the pasta sauces. You also can make it from scratch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories
520
Calories from Fat
240
Total Fat
26g
41%
Saturated Fat
9g
45%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
100mg
34%
Sodium
810mg
34%
Potassium
570mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
3g
Protein
42g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
25%
25%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 5 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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