Braised Turkey and Asian Vegetables

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

2 (3 1/2-ounce) packages shiitake mushrooms

1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper

5 baby bok choy, quartered lengthwise

1 (15-ounce) can pre-cut baby corn, drained

1 (8-ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons oyster sauce

1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce

2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger

2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon canola oil

4 bone-in turkey thighs (about 4 pounds), skinned

1 teaspoon five-spice powder

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 cups thinly sliced napa (chinese) cabbage

1/2 cup chopped green onions

Directions:

1. Remove stems from mushrooms; slice mushrooms. Place mushrooms, bell pepper, and next 3 ingredients (through bamboo shoots) in a 7-quart electric slow cooker. Combine hoisin sauce and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a small bowl. Stir into vegetable mixture in slow cooker.
2. Heat in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add canola oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle turkey thighs evenly with five-spice powder and black pepper. Add half of turkey to pan. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Add turkey to slow cooker. Repeat procedure with remaining turkey. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours or until turkey is tender.
3. Remove turkey from bones; cut meat into bite-sized pieces. Discard bones. Stir cabbage into vegetable mixture. Serve vegetables and broth in individual bowls. Top with turkey; sprinkle evenly with green onions.

By RecipeOfHealth.com