TURKEY LENTIL RAGOUT
I got this recipe from a Williams-Sonoma cookbook and I love it because it is hearty but not fatty, extremely flavorful, and easily adaptable to large crowds -- not to mention unique, delicious and healthy! You can substitute any meat for the turkey. I'm not a mint lover so I usually do a little more parsley than mint. Don't let the length of the recipe fool you...it's mostly just spices. Serve this when you want to impress company while making an easy meal!
Provided by Gina Farina
Categories Stew
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350º.
- Meatballs: In a bowl, combine the turkey, bread crumbs, half the garlic, 3 Tsp of mint, parsley, paprika, cumin, cloves, cayenne, the 3/4 teaspoons salt and the 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well. Divide the mixture into 24 equal portions and form each into a meatball. Place on a baking sheet (cover with foil to speed clean up) and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Meanwhile, remove and discard any damaged lentils or stones. Rinse the lentils. Set aside. (Soaking lentils in water will speed up their cooking time. If you do, drain them before cooking).
- In a large saute pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion, carrot and the remaining garlic and saute, stirring until the onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Add the lentils, 1 cup of the reserved tomato juice and the chicken stock and simmer gently, uncovered, until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes longer. Keep tasting the lentils to make sure they are cooked enough.
- Chop enough tomatoes to measure 1 cup; reserve the remaining tomatoes for another meal. Add the meatballs and chopped tomatoes to the lentils and simmer for 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, or increase the heat by adding more cayenne (or hot paprika if you have some).
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with remaining 5 Tblsps of mint (or parsley) and serve.
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Saria Sayaf
[email protected]This recipe looks way too complicated. I'm not sure I'm up for the challenge.
Rayna
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. The ingredients seem a bit strange.
Mira Stha
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Wahab Mughal
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my ragout was a complete disaster. The lentils were burnt, and the flavors were all off.
Havannah Marie
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my ragout didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The lentils were a bit too mushy, and the flavors weren't very well-developed.
rhovz bham
[email protected]This ragout was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices, and it turned out much better.
Dannie L
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this ragout was delicious. The flavors were amazing, and the lentils were cooked perfectly.
Leehart Channel
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I'll definitely be making it again.
Ellie Shununununuh
[email protected]I love this recipe! The lentils are cooked perfectly, and the flavors are amazing.
Agnes Agnes
[email protected]This ragout was so easy to make, and it turned out so well. The lentils were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing.
Md Eyanur Islam
[email protected]I made this ragout for dinner last night, and it was a big hit with my family. The lentils were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing.
AKPA innocent
[email protected]This ragout was delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.
Courtney Bonneau
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night, and it was a big hit with my family. The flavors were amazing, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
Emirates Billiard Center
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The ragout was hearty and flavorful, and the lentils were cooked just the way I like them.
Lucia Martins
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this ragout changed my mind. The lentils were so tender and flavorful, and the turkey was perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.
Cynthia Bochaberi
[email protected]This turkey lentil ragout was fantastic! The flavors were rich and complex, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.