Italian Polenta Turkey Casserole
Layers of creamy polenta, Italian seasoned ground turkey & roasted cherry tomatoes make up this delicious, healthy, gluten free turkey casserole recipe!
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 1 cup baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 18 oz prepared polenta
- ½ cup basil pesto, click link for homemade recipe
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions & mushrooms, saute 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- Add the ground turkey and cook through.
- Add the Italian seasoning to the ground turkey.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Place the polenta in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Cover with the pesto.
- Top with the cooked ground turkey mixture.
- In a large bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Pour the tomatoes over the turkey.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with the parmesan cheese, if you would like.
Notes
- You can purchase prepared polenta at the grocery store, usually found near the pasta, or make your own polenta at home before preparing this recipe.
- This recipe is gluten free.
- Leftover shredded turkey can be used in place of the ground turkey. Add two cups of cooked, shredded turkey to the sautéed veggies with the Italian seasoning. Simmer on low for 5 minutes.
- This casserole can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
- In the oven, cover the casserole with foil and place in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes.
- In the microwave, place the casserole in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving 4servingCalories 504kcal (25%)Carbohydrates 28g (9%)Protein 36g (72%)Fat 27g (42%)Saturated Fat 6g (30%)Cholesterol 73mg (24%)Sodium 708mg (30%)Potassium 688mg (20%)Fiber 2g (8%)Sugar 4g (4%)Vitamin A 1195mg (24%)Vitamin C 19.4mg (24%)Calcium 267mg (27%)Iron 3mg (17%)
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