By: Co+op
Recipe Information
Total Time: 25 minutes; 15 minutes active
Servings: 4
Leftover turkey usually makes its way into sandwiches and soups, but how about trying a creamy, spicy tikka masala with your turkey and transforming leftovers into something completely different? You’ll want to make this recipe and use it all the time.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee or avocado oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 large jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, optional
- 14 ounces canned tomato puree
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups cooked turkey, cubed
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Preparation
- In a large saute pan, warm the ghee or oil over medium-high heat, then add the onion. Cook for at least 10 minutes to soften. Add jalapeño, ginger and garlic and stir for a minute, then add garam masala, paprika and cayenne and stir until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato puree, coconut milk and salt, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low to simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the turkey and lemon juice and bring to a simmer, cooking until the turkey is warmed through.
Serving Suggestion
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with cooked rice or flatbreads.
Nutritional Information
410 calories, 22 g. fat, 120 mg. cholesterol, 560 mg. sodium, 13 g. carbohydrate, 3 g. fiber, 41 g. protein
Source: https://www.grocery.coop/recipes/turkey-tikka-masala/
