Turkey & prawns braised with rice oregano & Cheddar cheese
Turkey and prawns may sound an unusual combination but it works beautifully in this jambalaya-style recipe
- Preparation: 20 mins
- Cooking: 20 mins
- Serves: 4
What you need:
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
- 500g British turkey diced breast or mince
- 200g large prawns, defrosted if frozen
- 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes with herbs in juice
- 50g black olives, chopped
- 50g green olives, chopped
- 200g long grain rice
- 1 chicken stock cube
- 1 litre boiling water
- Salt and pepper
- 100g Cheddar cheese, chopped finely
What you do:
- Pre heat the oven to 190°C gas 5.
- Heat the oil in an ovenproof pan (one with a lid), then add the onion, oregano and garlic, then cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the turkey breast or mince, prawns, canned tomatoes, olives and really mix well.
- Add the rice, crumbled stock cube and enough boiling water to just cover all the ingredients.
- Season well with pepper and a little salt.
- Bring to the boil, stir well, then cover and place into the pre heated oven.
- Cook for 20 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
- Remove from the oven, fluff up with a fork, then stir in the cheese, check the seasoning and serve.
Cook's tip:
If you have any leftovers, cool down quickly, cover and put in the fridge. It can be enjoyed cold.
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