Turkey bolognese sauce
Background
This turkey bolognese sauce is a low-fat, low-carb version, ideal for those who are on a high protein, lean meat diet. It’s full of veggies too, so it’s healthier than the classic Spag Bol. Serve it with whole wheat pasta, brown rice or on a piece of wholesome toast and a large bowl of leafy salad.
Ingredients
- 500g lean turkey mince
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery sticks
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 Tbsp Italian spice mix ( or dried thyme/oregano)
- 1 Tbsp tomato purée
- 100 ml red wine
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ bell pepper
- 250g chicken liver (organic)
- 1 tin of plum tomatoes
- 500 ml chicken stock
- 100g greens of your choice (peas, cavolo nero, spinach, broad beans etc)
Instructions
- Chop the onion, carrot, garlic and celery.
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan and dry-fry the turkey mince until it’s changed colour, then transfer to a plate.
- Add the oil and gently sauté the onion, carrot and celery until softened, for about 8-10 mins.
- Add the garlic and chicken liver, then and cook until the liver becomes light brown.
- Add the tomato purée, wine and spices, then cook for a minute, while stirring.
- Add the tinned tomatoes, turkey meat, bell pepper (not chopped)m bay leaf and stock.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes, then add your chosen greens and cook for another 5-10 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve warm with pasta and fresh herbs scattered on top.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Kids Food - Lunch - Main - One Pot - Quick & Easy - Supper
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Ingredients: - Chicken & Turkey
- Health and Diet: - 5:2 Diet - Combination - Dairy Free - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - Low Carb - Low Fat - Low GI - Low Salt - Nut Free - Sugar Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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