In my family, the holiday time is all about creative cuisine! We shy away from the traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas fare and opt for unique dishes with bold flavors. It is fairly common to infuse our Thanksgiving dinner with an Island theme. Cuba, Jamaica and Puerto Rico have all been represented in years past.
If you are looking for a unique turkey recipe to serve at your festive feast, give one my famous Cuban style turkey a try! The flavors are bold but not overpowering. The ingredient list simple. It takes a bit of preparation but what holiday meal doesn’t? Trust me – this Cuban style turkey is worth every minute of your time.
The gluten free black bean and rice stuffing will knock your socks off! Nontraditional? Yes. I have a feeling once you try this you won’t miss the standard stuffing at all!
Cuban Style Turkey Recipe & Black Bean and Rice Stuffing Recipe
Cuban Style Turkey & Gluten Free Black Bean and Rice Stuffing
If you are looking for a unique turkey recipe to serve at your festive feast, give one my famous Cuban style turkey a try! The flavors are bold but not overpowering.This stuffing is the perfect pairing with the Cuban style turkey! It really has that "wow" factor!
Ingredients
For Cuban Style Turkey
- 1(8-12 pound) turkey, giblets removed
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1/3 cup orange juice, fresh squeezed without added sugar is best
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 large onion, chopped
Gluten Free Black Bean and Rice Stuffing
- 1 1/2 cups dried black beans
- 1/4 cup coconut oil for sautéing
- 6 strips uncured bacon, chopped
- 2 1/2 cups red or white onion, diced
- 2 1/2 cups green peppers, seeded and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 3 cups long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup white wine
Instructions
For Cuban Style Turkey
The night before…
- Prepare the marinade by mixing together all the ingredients listed in the “Turkey” ingredient section
- Rub the turkey inside and out with the marinade. Place the turkey in a roasting pan, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 12-24 hours.
The day of…
- Stuff the turkey with the bean and rice mixture.
- Pour white wine over the top of the turkey.
- Follow the cooking instructions that come with the turkey. Typically you want to do a slow roast at 325° F until fully cooked.
- Carve and serve.
For Gluten Free Black Bean and Rice Stuffing
The night before…
- Soak the dry black beans in salted water overnight.
The day of…
- Two hours before you would like to start roasting the turkey, begin the stuffing.
- Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Add the beans in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover them – about 3 or 4 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook until tender, about 40 to 50 minutes. Drain.
- Rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs clear.
- Using a large, covered stockpot, sauté the bacon, onion and green pepper in the coconut oil until tender.
- Add the garlic, and sauté another minute or two.
- Add the tomato paste, black beans, oregano, cumin, bay leaf, and honey. Cook for about five minutes, stirring gently.
- Add the chicken stock and the rinsed rice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and for about 20-30 minutes, or until rice is fully cooked.
- Finally, adjust the seasonings by adding salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: VariesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 366Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 751mgSodium: 319mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 2gSugar: 7gProtein: 43g
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