Slow Cooker Turkey with Zucchini, Black Olives and Smoked Paprika

Name: Slow Cooker Turkey with Zucchini, Black Olives and Smoked Paprika
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 300 min
Total time: 320 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 1.5 lb boneless turkey thighs, cut into chunks; 2 cups zucchini; 1 1/4 cups yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic; 14 oz crushed tomatoes; 3/4 cup black olives; 1 cup red bell pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3/4 cup chicken or turkey broth; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 2 leaves bay leaves; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 tbsp fresh parsley; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

An original slow-cooked turkey stew with tender turkey, zucchini, onion, crushed tomatoes, black olives, and a touch of smoked paprika. The result is savory, juicy, and perfect for an easy comforting meal.

20 minPrep

300 minCook

320 minTotal

4Servings

Gluten-FreeDairy-FreeHigh ProteinDiabetic-Friendly

Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.

Ingredients

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700 g boneless turkey thighs, cut into chunks (skinless)
300 g zucchini (en medias lunas gruesas)
180 g yellow onion (en pluma)
12 g garlic (chopped)
400 g crushed tomatoes (en conserva or casero)
90 g black olives (boneless and cut por the mitad)
140 g red bell pepper (in strips)
15 ml olive oil (for dorar)
180 ml chicken or turkey broth (low sodium if possible)
5 g smoked paprika (dulce)
2 g dried oregano
1 g ground cumin
2 g bay leaves
15 ml red wine vinegar
10 g fresh parsley (chopped, for terminar)
6 g salt (or to taste)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)

Nutrition facts

per serving

312 kcal

Calories

35 g

Protein

11 g

Carbs

13 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

8 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

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Instructions

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1. Season the turkey chunks with the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and ground cumin.
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2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Brown the turkey for 4-5 minutes, turning to sear several sides. It does not need to cook through.
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3. Transfer the browned turkey to the slow cooker. Add the yellow onion, garlic, red bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, broth, bay leaves, and red wine vinegar. Mix well.
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4. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours. If your cooker has a temperature setting, keep it at a gentle simmer around 200-210 °F (93-99 °C).
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5. Uncover, add the zucchini and black olives, stir gently, and cover again. Cook on LOW for 45-60 minutes more, until the zucchini is tender but not falling apart and the turkey is very soft.
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6. Remove the bay leaves. Taste the sauce and adjust with more salt and black pepper if needed.
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7. Turn off the slow cooker and let the dish rest for 5 minutes. Serve the turkey with its sauce and finish with the chopped fresh parsley on top.

Chef tips

For a thicker sauce, leave the cooker uncovered for the last 20 minutes. If you want deeper flavor, brown the onion and red bell pepper before adding them to the slow cooker.

Substitutions

You can use boneless chicken thighs instead of turkey with a similar cooking time. Red bell pepper can be replaced with yellow pepper, and parsley with cilantro for a different finish. For a milder version, slightly reduce the smoked paprika.

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