Leftover Turkey Stew

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I have the most fragrant, comforting, quick and easy Moroccan Turkey Stew for you today.

And no lie when I say this is one of the best things you can whip up in a mere 25 mins, and when served up with some equally easy to make Couscous, there ain’t a cosier meal around.

It all starts with some bold Morrocan flavours aka cinnamon, cumin, apricots and cilantro. Which gets all jazzed up with some sweet apple juice. Then it ends with some leftover turkey (or leftover chicken if you prefer).

And if you have even extra leftover turkey – then make this Brunswick Stew or this easy crunchy Turkey Salad the whole family will love.

And as you can see, this fragrant stew takes everyday ingredients and turns them into a stunning luxurious stew, that will have both family and friends reaching for that second or even third helping.

We all need more recipes like this one right?

Especially when you have a last minute feeding the family panic and need to meal prep really fast as a thank you for letting me go off solo on a relaxing girls only trip. Seriously, I have THE BEST FAMILY EVER.

This is a great recipe to make for a quick weeknight supper, lunch boxes, cold weather entertaining and for those days when you really want to visit the souks of Morroco, from the comfort of your kitchen.

Leftover Turkey Stew Recipe: The Need To Know

 Here’s what should you know about this Moroccan Turkey Stew.

• Leftover turkey – need I say more.
• Super quick – cooks in less than 25 mins.
• Store cupboard staples – yes you have all the ingredients.
• Protein and fibre – from the chickpeas.
• Minimal prep – and super easy to make.
• Feeds a crowd – aka just double up and go.
• Prep ahead– and serve when needed.
• Highly adaptable – with some ideas below.
• Meal prep – which means you can eat it all week long.

Ready to cook,  then gather all your ingredients and let me show you……

How to Make Turkey Stew

1. Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the onions until soft.
2. Add in the garlic, ginger, cinnamon, cumin and paprika and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Then add in the apple juice, chickpeas and apricots and cook for 10 mins.
4.  Add in the leftover turkey and cook until warmed through.
5. Switch off the heat, sprinkle on the cilantro and almonds and serve.

Leftover Turkey Stew Tips

• You can easily swap the turkey for chicken if you prefer.
• Use apple juice with no extra added sugar
• You can substitute half the apple juice with some chicken stock.
• Double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd.

Delicious Variations

• add letfover sweet potatoes along with the turkey into the stew.
• Add veggies – simply add in some quick to cook uncooked vegetables along with the chickpeas into the stew.

Can You Freeze Turkey Stew

• Let the stew cool down then transfer into these very handy Ziploc freezer bags.
• Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags.
• Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer.
• Store in the freezer for 3 months.

How to Thaw Turkey Stew

• Remove from the freezer the night before needed and let it thaw in the fridge.
• For a faster thaw, you can add the bagged stew into a microwave and thaw according to the microwave’s instructions.
• Transfer the thawed stew into a bowl and reheat in a microwave.
• Or transfer the thawed stew into a saucepan and reheat over low to medium heat.

Meal Prep With This Spiced Turkey Stew Recipe

Taking the time to meal prep at the beginning of the week is a great way to save time when it really counts on those busy weekdays. You can easily keep your family fueled throughout the week by packing healthy, wholesome and tasty lunches.

And Spiced Turkey Stew Recipe really is the ideal meal prep ingredient. It is sooooo is fast and easy to make up a batch to use for meal prep at the beginning of the week. And since it will stay fresh and tasty stored in the fridge all week long, you can make up all sorts of wholesome meals that will be ready to go just when you need them most.

Serving Suggestions

• Instant Pot Quinoa.
• Instant Pot Brown Rice.
• Spinach Salad.

Recommended Tools

• A large dutch oven makes it easy to cook your recipe.
• Generously season with salt for the best flavor.
• A sharp knife for all that cutting.
• For the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Kitchen Tools on Amazon.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 5 Blue plan SmartPoints in a serving of this Stew.

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