Turkey Taco
with Cilantro Mint Cream and Leftover Slaw with Pea Soup
Recipe
courtesy of Jason Schofield of White Wolf Cafe
Taco
Seasoning:
- 1 Tbl. dark chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 Tbl. Spanish paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp. Toasted fresh ground cumin
- 1 tsp. Kosher sea salt
- 1 tsp. Fresh ground black
- 1 tsp. Toasted fresh ground coriander seed
Preparation:
- Using a spice grinder grind toasted cumin and toasted coriander.
- In a small skillet heat remaining spices and herbs over medium low heat just to toast.
- Add all ingredients to large bowl and mix.
- (Add shredded leftover turkey breast and combine well before adding to taco shell)
Cilantro Mint
Cream
- 1/2 cup of sour cream, creme fraiche , or plain non-fat yogurt
- 2 Tbl. chopped fresh mint
- 2 Tbl. fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 pinch of fresh lime zest
Preparation:
- Using a micro plane zest 1 lime.
- Wash your herbs and then place on a paper towel.
- Using a small mixing bowl add sour cream (or yogurt) and half of lime zest (reserve the rest)
- Take washed Herbs, chop finely and then add them to small bowl and mix.
- Season with pinch of salt and fresh black pepper.
Leftover Slaw
(there’s always leftover
vegetables at Thanksgiving!)
- 1 Zucchini, cut into match sticks
- 1 Yellow squash, cut into matchsticks
- 1/2 Of a Yam or Sweet Potato ,cut into matchsticks
- 1 Small Carrot, cut into matchsticks
- 1 1/2 Tbl. Cider vinegar
- Reserved Lime zest
- 1/3 of a Granny Smith Apple, cored and cut into matchsticks
- pinch of salt and fresh black pepper
- 1 Tbl. of chopped parsley
- 1 Tbl. of chopped cilantro
Preparation:
- Using a matchstick vegetable peeler or a mandolin, make matchsticks out of fruit and vegetables.
- Use a small mixing bowl and toss fruit and vegetables with salt and cider vinegar.
- Let stand for 15 minutes and then add herbs at the end.
Pea
Soup
- 1/2 cup Chopped Scallions
- 4 Cups Shelled Peas or Thawed Frozen Peas
- 1 Cup Yogurt
- 2-4 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- 10 Leaves of Mint
