Best 6 Turkey Curry In A Hurry Cooks Illustrated Recipes

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TURKEY IN A HURRY



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This dish is easy to prepare and really brings some variety to mealtime. It's a delicious non-traditional way to fix turkey, which cooks up moist and tasty. My husband, our two daughters and I all enjoy it. -Denise Goedeken, Platte Center, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 turkey breast tenderloins (1-1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup butter
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cut tenderloins in half lengthwise, then into serving-size pieces. Place on rack of broiler pan. , In a small saucepan, heat remaining ingredients until butter is melted. Broil turkey until lightly browned on one side. Brush with the herb butter; turn and brown the other side. Brush with butter., Continue cooking 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, brushing often with butter.

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TURKEY AND SPINACH CURRY



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With the coconut milk, the preroasted turkey and the fresh spinach, there's plenty of flavor in this little stew. Plenty of ease, too; the whole thing (including the rice you probably want to serve it with, though I could imagine it over leftover stuffing) takes less than a half hour, not much longer than sandwiches.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1 cup tomatoes, chopped (canned are fine; include their juice)
1 cup coconut milk
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound fresh spinach, trimmed of thick stems, washed and roughly chopped
2 cups leftover turkey, white or dark meat or a combination, roughly chopped
Freshly chopped cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; add onion, garlic and ginger and cook until they begin to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add cumin, coriander, turmeric and cayenne and cook, stirring, until spices are fragrant, about another minute.
  • Add tomatoes and their juices and coconut milk and sprinkle with salt and pepper; bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for another 8 to 10 minutes, or until tomatoes break down.
  • Add spinach and turkey to pan and continue to cook until spinach wilts and turkey is warmed through, another 3 to 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning, garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 298, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 581 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TURKEY CURRY IN A HURRY (COOK'S ILLUSTRATED)



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A very good way to use leftover turkey or chicken. CI recommends using only whole milk yogurt (not low- or non-fat), as the sauce otherwise will be thin and can have an off flavor. I often have left-over roasted veggies, or will use a combo of sweet and white potatoes, cauliflower, squash, red onions. I serve this with rice or couscous, and sometimes add dried cranberries instead of raisins - I doubt that's Indian, but it works together well. Time does not include time to roast veggies, if you have none handy.

Provided by duonyte

Categories     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, sliced thin
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 medium cloves garlic, minced, about 4 teaspoons
4 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 cups vegetables, roasted
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup water
10 ounces shredded cooked turkey, about 2 cups
1 cup frozen green pea
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until just simmering.
  • Add the onion, raisins, curry powder and salt and cook until the onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and water and cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the turkey and peas and cook until heated through, 2 or 3 minutes longer.
  • Remove from heat, stir in the yogurt and cilantro. Check for salt (to taste) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.8, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 61.8, Sodium 765.5, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 12.9, Protein 32.9

CURRY IN A HURRY



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This is such a favourite fallback of mine, I would never be without the staples I need to make it: coconut milk and green curry paste in the cupboard; various packages of green vegetables in the freezer. Of course, there are the other bits and pieces, too, but these are the main ones. The chicken thigh fillets I buy as and when I need them. If you want to make this with fresh vegetables rather than frozen, then up the water (keeping the amount of stock concentrate the same) and indeed I would double it to 2 cups. But if using frozen, I find it easier to use a cappuccino cup, or some such, and just measure out 1 1/2 cups of each frozen green veg rather than weigh. The chicken, anyway, comes in packets, so it just keeps everything easy and straightforward.This is what to cook when you find out mid afternoon that you've somehow acquired 6 people for dinner.

Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons wok oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
3 to 4 tablespoons green Thai curry paste
2 1/4 pounds thigh fillets, cut into strips about 1 1/2-inches by 3/4-inch
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
1 cup boiling water
Enough chicken stock concentrate or cube to make 2 cups
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1 1/2 cups frozen soya beans
1 1/2 cups frozen fine beans
Rice or noodles, for service, optional
3 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander leaves/cilantro leaves
Lime wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan, one that owns a lid, and drop in the scallions. Cook, stirring for a minute or 2, and then add the curry paste.
  • Add the chicken pieces and keep turning over heat for 2 minutes, before adding the coconut milk, stock (or rather water and stock concentrate or cube) and fish sauce and then the frozen peas and soya beans.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes then add the frozen fine beans and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve with rice or noodles, as wished, sprinkling over the coriander/cilantro as you do so. Put out a plate of lime wedges for people to squeeze over as they eat.

CURRY TURKEY STIR-FRY



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Just open the fridge and go to town making this throw-together curry. We prefer turkey, but if you like chicken, shrimp, even bean sprouts and carrots, by all means, add them. -Lauren Rush, Clark, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon sesame or canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
3 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
2 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Mix first 7 ingredients and, if desired, pepper flakes. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry red pepper until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add green onions; stir-fry until tender, 1-2 minutes., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in turkey; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 351mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BRIDGET JONES'S TURKEY BUFFET CURRY IN A HURRY!



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This is another one of my daughter's student recipes! She made it up one evening, when deciding what to have for supper, based on her fridge and storecupboard contents!! She has cooked it for us at home, and now I have decided to post it on Zaar, as it is such an easy and inexpensive recipe! Obviously home-made curry powder is always best - but any good quality curry powder will do; this is a curry in a hurry, and aptly named in honour of Bridget Jones's Turkey Curry Buffet, the annual event that she is forced to attend at her parent's house every New Year's Day! Have fun and enjoy!

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Curries

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cooked turkey escalopes or 2 cooked chicken breasts, diced
1/2 onion, peeled and diced
1 -2 garlic clove, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons oil, sunflower
1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes
1/2 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons golden sultana raisins
2 tablespoons desiccated coconut
1 tablespoon curry powder, of your choice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 pint vegetable stock or 1/4 pint chicken stock
salt and pepper, to taste
yoghurt (1 small pot) (optional)

Steps:

  • Fry the onion and garlic in the oil, for about 5 to 10 minutes or until soft and well coloured.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix thoroughly. Simmer, stirring at regular intervals for about 15 to 20 minutes, do not allow to boil.
  • Add the yoghurt if using and mix well; allow to heat up gently for about 5 minutes.
  • Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary.
  • Serve hot with steamed/boiled rice, this makes two generous servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.8, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 22.4, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 12.6, Protein 2.5

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh curry leaves and cilantro.
  • If you don't have curry leaves, you can substitute dried curry leaves or a teaspoon of ground cumin.
  • If you like your curry spicy, add a serrano or habanero pepper to the pot.
  • To make the curry ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the curry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • To reheat the curry, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours. Then, reheat it over medium heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

Turkey curry in a hurry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it's also a healthy and affordable option. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

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