Apricot Turkey Recipe

Name: Apricot Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb. turkey breast tenderloin steaks (about 3 steaks); 1 small red sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/3 cup apricot or peach nectar; 3 tbls. soy sauce; 2 tbls. rice or white vinegar; 1 tbls. cornstarch; 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper; 1/2 c. dried apricot halves, cut in half; 1 c. couscous or long grain rice; 1 tbls. cooking oil; 1 6oz. pkg. frozen pea pods

Servings: persons

3/4 lb. turkey breast tenderloin steaks (about 3 steaks)
1 small red sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup apricot or peach nectar
3 tbls. soy sauce
2 tbls. rice or white vinegar
1 tbls. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1/2 c. dried apricot halves, cut in half
1 c. couscous or long grain rice
1 tbls. cooking oil
1 6oz. pkg. frozen pea pods

1
The night before serving: Cut turkey into bite-sized strips. Transfer to a covered storage container and chill. In another storage container combine sweet pepper and onion; cover and chill. For sauce, in a third container, stir together nectar, soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, and ground red pepper; add apricots. Cover and chill.
2
To cook and serve: Prepare couscous or rice to package directions. In a wok stir fry sweet pepper mixture in hot oil 2 to 3 minutes till crisp tender. Remove vegetables from pan. (Add more oil as necessary during cooking.) Add the turkey to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or till no pink remains. Push turkey from center of pan.
3
Stir sauce and add to center of the wok or skillet. Cook and stir about 1 minute more or till pea pods are heated. Serve immediately over couscous or rice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb. turkey breast tenderloin steaks (about 3 steaks), 1 small red sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 small onion, chopped, 1/3 cup apricot or peach nectar, and more.

Yes, Apricot Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Apricot Turkey

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