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!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 45mins
Ingredients:
17
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • 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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