Lunch: Braised Turkey Shanks

A flavorful one-pot dish with turkey and collard greens.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Braised Turkey Shanks

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1 large tomato, chopped
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup sliced okra, (hold back some whole okra for garnish)
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup sweet potatoes, diced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, Diced
8 oz sliced smoked sausage
4 turkey drumsticks, Frenched
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cup cooked collard greens
1 cup toasted unsalted peanuts

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the turkey drumsticks and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the sausage and onions and cook until the onions are translucent. Add the ginger root, garlic, sweet potatoes, celery, sliced okra and chicken stock. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the chopped tomato, collard greens and cayenne pepper, to taste. Simmer for approximately 15 minutes longer. Add the salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with whole okra and toasted peanuts.

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