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Leftover Turkey Curry Recipe

This leftover turkey curry recipe is a great meal if you're looking for new leftover turkey recipes to use up all that leftover Thanksgiving turkey!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 334kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1 yellow onion (peeled and sliced into thin wedges)
  • 1 pound potatoes (peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or ghee
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder or garam masala (depending on your preference)
  • Cayenne powder or crushed red pepper (optional, to taste)
  • 2½ cups leftover turkey (diced into bite-sized cubes)
  • 15- ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup water or chicken stock (plus more if needed)
  • 15- ounce can coconut milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked basmati rice and sliced scallions (for serving)

Instructions

Cook the onion and potatoes:

  • Heat the natural oil in a wide pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sliced onion and diced potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook, occasionally turning, for 6–7 minutes.

Bloom the spices:

  • Create a well in the middle of the pot. Melt the butter into the open spot. Once bubbly, add the curry powder and cayenne powder. Cook, stirring it into the butter for 1 minute until fragrant. Toss the potatoes and onions in the spices.

Cook the turkey:

  • Add the turkey to the pot and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Simmer the curry:

  • Pour in the water or chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add the crushed tomatoes. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Add more water as needed.

Finish the curry:

  • Taste the curry and season again to your preferences. Pour in the coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes more. Turn off the heat.

To serve:

  • Serve the turkey curry over cooked basmati rice and garnish with scallions or cilantro. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Sodium: 262mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 27mg
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