| | Turkey with Apricots and Chiles
1 1/2 cup of uncooked long-grain white rice
2 teaspoons of Nondiet tub-style canola, margarine or corn oil, margarine
1 cup of chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 cup of defatted chicken broth, divided
1 teaspoon of ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon of ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice
10 dried apricots, quartered
1 tablespoon of chopped canned green chiles
1 cup of chopped fresh tomato
1 pound of cooked turkey breast meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
Apricots sliced into strips, for garnish, if desired
Cook rice according to package directions.
Combine margarine, onion, garlic, and 2 tablespoons broth in Dutch oven or similar large pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until onion is soft, 5 or 6 minutes. If liquid begins to evaporate, add a bit more broth.
Stir in cumin, coriander and allspice. Add remaining broth, apricots, chiles and tomato. Stir to mix well. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes, or until flavors are well-blended. Stir in turkey and cook an additional 5 minutes.
Serve over rice, garnished with apricot strips, if desired. Yield: 6 servings |
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