Leftover Turkey Curry
Ingredients (serves 3):
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- ½ large onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- ½ Tbsp. ginger, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. curry powder
- ½ tsp. garam masala
- ½ tsp. ground coriander
- ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ½ Tbsp. tomato paste
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup lite coconut milk (or more to taste)
- ½ lb turkey leftovers, shredded
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- 2 oz baby spinach
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 piece naan bread, optional
Method of Preparation:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan.
- Add the onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant. Add the spices and stir to combine.
- Add the tomato paste, chicken stock and low-fat coconut milk. Stir to combine, then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the turkey and green beans, lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens further and greens beans are heated through.
- Add the baby spinach to the pan, cover with a lid and simmer for 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Serve over rice or with naan bread.
Adapted from: https://skinnyspatula.com/leftover-turkey-curry/
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