Tava or Turkish Stew
Crafted to suit American tastes near the military base, this delectable Turkish dish called tava allows for flexibility in its recipe – adjust ingredients to your liking. The key to achieving an authentic Turkish flavor lies in the addition of red peppers. Enjoy it over a bed of rice.
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
Instructions
- 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
Calories: 397kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 44gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 854mgPotassium: 411mgSugar: 5gVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 638mgIron: 3mg
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