Big-Batch Turkey-Lentil Joes
Batch cooking is a clever way to save both money and time.
Recipe Summary Big-Batch Turkey-Lentil Joes
Perfect for feeding a crowd or freezing for later, this recipe makes enough for 12 hearty sandwiches-or about 7 cups of soul-satisfying chili if you prefer to skip the buns. Serve on hamburger buns with red onion and pickle chips.Ingredients | Batch Cooking Ideas Chicken1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth1 ½ cups brown lentils1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup chopped yellow onion½ cup chopped carrot1 pound ground turkey3 cloves garlic, minced1 (15 ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes⅓ cup chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives3 tablespoons mild chili powder3 tablespoons tomato paste2 tablespoons cider vinegarDirectionsBring broth to a boil in a Dutch oven. Stir in lentils; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain in a colander.Heat oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Add turkey and garlic; cook, stirring to break up lumps, until turkey is browned. Drain any grease.Stir in tomatoes, olives, chili powder, tomato paste, and vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Stir in cooked lentils; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more.To freeze: Cool completely, then divide evenly into 2 generous 3-cup portions, each enough for 6 sandwiches. Transfer each to a resealable plastic freezer bag; seal, label, and freeze up to 6 months. To serve, thaw 1 portion in fridge overnight. Transfer to a medium saucepan; cook, covered, over medium- low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes.Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of chicken broth. The actual amount of broth consumed will vary.Info | Batch Cooking Ideas Chickenprep: 15 mins cook: 45 mins total: 1 hr Servings: 12 Yield: 6 3/4 cups
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