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Leftover turkey curry with spinach.

The BEST Easy Leftover Turkey Curry

This turkey curry is a perfect way to use up leftover turkey, creating a flavourful and comforting dish. Easy to prepare, this recipe combines aromatic spices, tender turkey, and fresh spinach for a delicious meal that's ready in no time.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1 lb) leftover turkey, or cooked chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 ¼ tablespoons curry powder, mild or medium
  • 2 teaspoons Garam Masala
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 400 g (14 oz) tin chopped tomatoes, or passata
  • 400 ml (14 oz) tin coconut milk, light or regular
  • 200 g (2 cups) fresh spinach
  • ½ bunch fresh coriander, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan or high-sided skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Cook until the onion is softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the curry powder, Garam Masala, turmeric, and ground coriander to the pan. Stir well to coat the onions in the spices, adding a tablespoon of water if needed to prevent sticking.
  • Pour in the chopped tomatoes and coconut milk, stirring to combine. Add the cooked turkey to the pan and simmer gently until the turkey is heated through, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Finally, mix in the chopped fresh coriander and squeeze in the lime juice. Stir well and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can substitute cooked chicken breast for turkey if preferred.
  • Use mild or medium curry powder according to your taste.
  • If using mild curry powder, consider adding a pinch of red chilli flakes for extra heat.
  • Passata can be used instead of chopped tomatoes for a smoother sauce.
  • Light coconut milk is an alternative to regular coconut milk; however, it will require an additional 5 minutes of simmering uncovered to achieve the desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 1058mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4874IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 8mg
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