Louisiana Turkey Pull Recipe

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Louisiana Turkey Pull
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Directions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add onions, carrots and bell peppers and saute until soft, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and stir until well mixed.
  4. Add cayenne, cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano, and white pepper; saute for 1 minute.
  5. Add the turkey legs and stir at least 30 seconds so that legs are completely coated in the spices.
  6. Cover with chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 4 hours or until meat is tender and separates easily from the bone.
  7. Shred the turkey drumsticks and toss the meat with the dipping sauce.
  8. Stuff the pitas with the turkey mixture. Serve immediately.
  9. Dipping Sauce:.
  10. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour so that flavors meld. Bring to room temperature before tossing the turkey in the sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 359.4 Kcal (1505 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.72g 20%
Cholesterol 17.85mg 6%
Sodium 822.28mg 34%
Potassium 470.06mg 10%
Total Carbs 51.75g 17%
Sugars 9.6g 38%
Dietary Fiber 8.48g 34%
Protein 14.45g 29%
Vitamin C 52mg 87%
Vitamin A 1.4mg 47%
Iron 24.5mg 136%
Calcium 76.1mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 134.38 Kcal (563 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.76g 20%
Cholesterol 6.67mg 6%
Sodium 307.44mg 34%
Potassium 175.75mg 10%
Total Carbs 19.35g 17%
Sugars 3.59g 38%
Dietary Fiber 3.17g 34%
Protein 5.4g 29%
Vitamin C 19.4mg 87%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 47%
Iron 9.2mg 136%
Calcium 28.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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