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Moroccan Turkey Stew Recipe
Moroccan Turkey Stew Recipe
Course Dinner
Cuisine African, American, Western
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
Servings 6
Calories 285kcal
- Cooking spray or 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 onion peeled and finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2.5 cups (625ml) apple juice
- 14 oz (400 g) tin of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup (100 g) halved soft ready-to-eat dried apricots
- 2 cups (250 g) shredded leftover turkey (or chicken if you prefer)
- 1 small bunch of chopped cilantro fresh coriander
- 4 tablespoon flaked almonds
Heat the oil in casserole dish and sauté the onions for 5 mins until softer,
Add in the garlic, ginger, cinnamon, cumin and paprika and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Then add in the apple juice, chickpeas and apricots, bring to the boil and then reduce to a roiling simmer and cook for 10 mins .
Add in the leftover turkey and cook for a further couple of mins until the turkey is warmed through.
Switch off the heat, sprinkle on the cilantro and almonds and serve.
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.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 5 Freestyle Points in a serving of this Moroccan Turkey Stew.
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2.3mg