Leftover Turkey Curry – A Healthy and Flavorful Way to Use Up Those Leftovers!
If you have leftover turkey from a recent holiday feast, you’re in luck! This delicious and healthy turkey curry is the perfect way to use up that leftover bird. With its savory spices and comforting flavor, this curry is sure to become a new family favorite. And it’s so easy to make, too – all you need is a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time.
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But before we dive into the recipe, let’s talk about the health benefits of this dish. Did you know that turkeys are a great source of protein, iron, and B vitamins? And the spices used in this curry, such as turmeric, cumin, and coriander, have been shown to have numerous health benefits, including reducing inflammation, improving brain function, and aiding in digestion. So, not only is this turkey curry delicious, but it’s also good for you!
π₯ Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. grated ginger
- 2 tsp. curry powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1 tsp. turmeric
- 1 can (14 oz.) coconut milk
- 2 cups cooked, diced turkey
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
πͺ Instructions
- Here’s how to make it:
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and ginger to the saucepan and cook for another minute.
- Add the curry powder, cumin, coriander, and turmeric to the saucepan and stir to combine. Cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- Add the coconut milk to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let the curry simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked turkey, diced tomatoes, and frozen peas to the saucepan and stir to combine. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the peas are tender and the curry is heated through.
- Season the curry with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve the turkey curry hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, if desired.
π Top tip
This leftover turkey curry is the perfect way to use up that leftover bird. It’s savory, flavorful, and so easy to make. And best of all, it’s healthy, too! So why not give it a try tonight and see for yourself just how delicious and satisfying this dish can be?
π Recipe
Leftover Turkey Curry
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp. grated ginger
- 2 tsp. curry powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1 tsp. turmeric
- 1 can 14 oz. coconut milk
- 2 cups cooked diced turkey
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Here’s how to make it:
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and ginger to the saucepan and cook for another minute.
- Add the curry powder, cumin, coriander, and turmeric to the saucepan and stir to combine. Cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- Add the coconut milk to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let the curry simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked turkey, diced tomatoes, and frozen peas to the saucepan and stir to combine. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the peas are tender and the curry is heated through.
- Season the curry with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve the turkey curry hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, if desired.
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