Tava or Turkish Stew

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This is a delicious Turkish dish that was created for American palates close to the military base. The recipe for tava does not have to be exact, you can add more or less of your ingredients to taste. The secret ingredient for the Turkish taste is the red peppers. Serve over rice.

Submitted by Carrie H

Updated on January 14, 2022

8

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
½ (12 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (6 ounce) jar mushrooms, drained
1 onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken until juices run clear.
Puree the roasted red peppers in a blender or food processor until smooth. In the prepared casserole dish, mix the cooked chicken, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and top with mozzarella cheese.
Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

397	Calories
20g	Fat
9g	Carbs
44g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 397
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	25%
Saturated Fat 9g	46%
Cholesterol 113mg	38%
Sodium 854mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 44g	87%
Vitamin C 22mg	25%
Calcium 638mg	49%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 411mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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