Leftovers A la King

By jennKI

If you’re in the market for some true comfort food – that won’t make you pack on the comfort pounds – this easy leftovers recipe will be just the ticket.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken or turkey
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 4 to 6 oz fresh chopped mushrooms
• 2 tbsp oil or butter
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (yes, it’s a starch, but at only 7 grams per tbsp – and double the thickening power of flour – it’ll work just fine here!)
• 1 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 ¼ cups stock or broth
• 4 oz jar chopped pimentos
• Quick Cauliflower “Rice” – 1 large head of cauliflower (how easy is that!)

Details

Adapted from marksdailyapple.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the oil or butter and sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes.

Add the green pepper and mushrooms, and cook until softening.

Add black pepper and the cornstarch.

Cook for 2 minutes.

Add liquids, bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add chicken and turkey, heat through (about 10 minutes).

While that’s simmering, in a food processor, chop cauliflower until it is the size of rice.

Microwave 4 minutes in a covered dish, but do not add water – the moisture in the cauliflower will allow it to cook.

Once finished, position on the center of the plate, then top with the chicken or turkey mixture and enjoy!