Turkey Tagine bin Youssef

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In Morocco, the family gathers around this communal dish and tears off pieces of bread to scoop up bites of the stew. This recipe is named for the family I lived with in Fez. Be sure to use a skillet with a convex lid! Serve with lots of soft pitas. Be careful not to burn your fingers!

Submitted by Kat
Published on April 15, 2020
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Spice Mix:

  • 2 teaspoons paprika

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Tagine:

  • 1 large onion, cut into 1/8-inch slices

  • 1 large potato, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick

  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch slices

  • 2 small zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices

  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch slices

  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¾ pound turkey breast, cut into 3/4-inch chunks

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. Combine paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make spice mix.

  2. Spread 1/2 of the onion slices in the bottom of a 10-inch skillet. Arrange potato slices in one layer on top, overlapping if needed. Repeat with carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Sprinkle garlic over tomatoes. Place turkey chunks on top, taking care to space them evenly over the whole dish. Sprinkle spice mix over turkey, top with remaining onion slices, and drizzle vegetable oil on top.

  3. Cover skillet and cook over medium-low heat until turkey is no longer pink in the center and the top layer of onion slices is soft and translucent, about 40 minutes. Remove lid and let stand for 10 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil just before serving.

Cook's Notes:

Substitute chicken for turkey if desired.

Use 1 cup canned tomatoes instead of raw tomatoes, if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

333 Calories
12g Fat
32g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 333
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 662mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 79mg 88%
Calcium 75mg 6%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 1254mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.