Spiced Turkey Tagine with Prunes Recipe

Name: Spiced Turkey Tagine with Prunes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large red onion, coarsely chopped; 1 leek, white part only, chopped; 1 pound skinless, boneless turkey breast, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; Salt and freshly ground pepper; One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 cup pitted prunes (about 20); 2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 large sweet potato (1 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped; 6 pitted dates, chopped; 2 cups vegetable stock or low-sodium broth

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, coarsely chopped
1 leek, white part only, chopped
1 pound skinless, boneless turkey breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Salt and freshly ground pepper
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup pitted prunes (about 20)
2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 large sweet potato (1 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
6 pitted dates, chopped
2 cups vegetable stock or low-sodium broth

1
Heat the olive oil in a large enameled cast-iron casserole.
2
Add the onion and leek and cook over moderately high heat until lightly browned, about 6 minutes; push to the side.
3
Add the turkey and half of the cinnamon, cumin, ginger, basil and turmeric; season with salt and pepper.
4
Cook the turkey until lightly browned all over, about 4 minutes; transfer the turkey to a plate.
5
Add the remaining seasonings to the casserole and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
6
Add the chickpeas, prunes, tomatoes, sweet potato, carrot, dates and stock and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
8
Return the turkey to the casserole and simmer until the turkey is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
9
Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large red onion, coarsely chopped, 1 leek, white part only, chopped, 1 pound skinless, boneless turkey breast, cut into 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Spiced Turkey Tagine with Prunes 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.

Spiced Turkey Tagine with Prunes

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