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Turkey Lentil Ragout Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey (uncooked) .
  • 4 garlic cloves .
  • 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil .
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste .
  • 1 c fresh breadcrumbs (unseasoned) .
  • 1 small carrot, peeled & cut into 1/4-inch pieces .
  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced to 1/4-inch pieces .
  • 2 tbsps sliced fresh Italian parsley .
  • 8 tbsps sliced fresh mint .
  • 1 c dried brown lentils, rinse & drained .
  • 3/4 tsp salt, plus salt to taste .
  • 1 (14 oz) can plum tomatoes, drained with juice reserved (Roma) .
  • 4 c chicken stock .
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin .
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper .
  • 1 tsp paprika .
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Step #2 Meatballs: In a bowl, parsley, cloves, 3 Tsp of mint, mix the turkey, bread crumbs, cumin, cayenne, half the garlic, paprika, the 3/4 tsps salt & the 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  • Step #3 Mix well.
  • Step #4 Divide the mixture into 24 equal portions & form each into a meatball.
  • Step #5 Place on a baking sheet (cover with foil wrap to speed clean up) & bake for 10 mins.
  • Step #6 Remove from oven & set aside.
  • Step #7 Meanwhile, remove & discard any damaged lenils or stones.
  • Step #8 Rinse the lentils.
  • Step #9 Set aside.
  • Step #10 (Soaking lentils in water will speed up their cooking time.
  • Step #11 If you do, drain them before cooking).
  • Step #12 In a large saute pan over med-heat/flame, warm the olive oil.
  • Step #13 Add the onion, stirring until the onion is soft, carrot & the remaining garlic & saute, about 10 mins.
  • Step #14 Add the lentils, until the lentils are tender, 1 c of the reserved tomato juice & the chicken stock & let simmer carefully, uncovered, about 20 mins longer.
  • Step #15 Keep tasting the lentils to make sure they are cooked enough.
  • Step #16 Chop enough tomatoes to measure 1 c; reserve the remaining tomatoes for another meal.
  • Step #17 Add the meatballs & sliced tomatoes to the lentils & let simmer for 15 mins.
  • Step #18 Spice up to taste with salt & pepper, or increase the heat by adding more cayenne (or hot paprika if you have some).
  • Step #19 Ladle into bowls, garnish with remaining 5 Tblsps of mint (or parsley) & serve.
  • Enjoy the Turkey Lentil Ragout recipe

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