TURKEY LENTIL RAGOUT
I got this recipe from a Williams-Sonoma cookbook and I love it because it is hearty but not fatty, extremely flavorful, and easily adaptable to large crowds -- not to mention unique, delicious and healthy! You can substitute any meat for the turkey. I'm not a mint lover so I usually do a little more parsley than mint. Don't let the length of the recipe fool you...it's mostly just spices. Serve this when you want to impress company while making an easy meal!
Provided by Gina Farina
Categories Stew
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ยบ.
- Meatballs: In a bowl, combine the turkey, bread crumbs, half the garlic, 3 Tsp of mint, parsley, paprika, cumin, cloves, cayenne, the 3/4 teaspoons salt and the 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well. Divide the mixture into 24 equal portions and form each into a meatball. Place on a baking sheet (cover with foil to speed clean up) and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Meanwhile, remove and discard any damaged lentils or stones. Rinse the lentils. Set aside. (Soaking lentils in water will speed up their cooking time. If you do, drain them before cooking).
- In a large saute pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion, carrot and the remaining garlic and saute, stirring until the onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Add the lentils, 1 cup of the reserved tomato juice and the chicken stock and simmer gently, uncovered, until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes longer. Keep tasting the lentils to make sure they are cooked enough.
- Chop enough tomatoes to measure 1 cup; reserve the remaining tomatoes for another meal. Add the meatballs and chopped tomatoes to the lentils and simmer for 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, or increase the heat by adding more cayenne (or hot paprika if you have some).
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with remaining 5 Tblsps of mint (or parsley) and serve.
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Rokan King 01
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day. I used ground turkey and it was very flavorful. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the pot and it gave it a nice crunch.
Patience Nyabeze
[email protected]I made this last night and it was a hit with my family! I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and it was perfect. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Tishetso Titi
[email protected]This was a delicious and hearty meal. I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and it was perfect. The lentils added a nice texture and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Wolfie Wolf
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually use ground turkey, but I've also used ground beef and it's always turned out great. I love that it's a one-pot meal and it's so easy to clean up.
Iisa Benjamin
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day. I used ground turkey and it was very flavorful. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the pot and it gave it a nice crunch.
INDIKA SUPUN
[email protected]I made this last night and it was a hit with my family! I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and it was perfect. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
toxa playzz
[email protected]This was a delicious and hearty meal. I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and it was perfect. The lentils added a nice texture and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Zubai Ali
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually use ground turkey, but I've also used ground beef and it's always turned out great. I love that it's a one-pot meal and it's so easy to clean up.
Barbare Ghvedashvili
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day. I used ground turkey and it was very flavorful. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the pot and it gave it a nice crunch.
Bilawal Kkp
[email protected]I made this last night and it was a hit with my family! I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and it was perfect. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Jenna Collard
[email protected]This was a delicious and hearty meal. I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and it was perfect. The lentils added a nice texture and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Peigeon Club
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually use ground turkey, but I've also used ground beef and it's always turned out great. I love that it's a one-pot meal and it's so easy to clean up.
Sarah Anene
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day. I used ground turkey and it was very flavorful. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the pot and it gave it a nice crunch.
Mary Hiliwa
[email protected]I made this last night and it was a hit with my family! I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and it was perfect. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Sabir Jalalzai
[email protected]This was a delicious and hearty meal. I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and it was perfect. The lentils added a nice texture and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
md shahin1999
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually use ground turkey, but I've also used ground beef and it's always turned out great. I love that it's a one-pot meal and it's so easy to clean up.
whitecastlewhite12
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day. I used ground turkey and it was very flavorful. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the pot and it gave it a nice crunch.
Matir Alamin
[email protected]I made this last night and it was a hit with my family! I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and it was perfect. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I used ground turkey and it turned out great. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the pot and it gave it a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again!