Nigerian Turkey Stew
This delicious, protein-packed Nigerian turkey stew is made with ground peppers, tomatoes, turkey parts, and spices. It will have you licking your lips and drooling!
Servings: 8
Calories: 203kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs turkey meat
- 3 plum tomatoes
- 1 habanero pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 onion
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp bouillon powder
- 1/2 tsp curry
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- salt to taste
Instructions
Prepare the turkey
- First of all, set your oven to 400F.
- Next, wash and drain the turkey meat, then rub it all over with salt, black pepper, and olive oil.2 lbs turkey meat, 1/2 tsp black pepper, salt to taste
- Bake the turkey in the oven for 30 minutes, flipping it halfway.
- Alternatively, you can also air fry the turkey for 20-30 minutes, flipping it halfway. This is my preferred way because it's so much faster.
Make the stew
- Chop the onions and set them aside. Blend the tomatoes and peppers with very little water.3 plum tomatoes, 1 habanero pepper, 1 red bell pepper
- Sauté the chopped onions in olive oil on medium heat.1/2 onion, 1/4 cup olive oil
- Add the blended pepper and spices, and simmer for 10 minutes.1 tsp bouillon powder, 1/2 tsp curry, 1/2 tsp thyme
- Add the turkey, chicken stock, and then stir it together.1/2 cup chicken stock
- Depending on how thick it is, add a little more broth till it reaches a stew-like consistency.
- Taste for salt and add more if you need.
- Cover and let simmer for 10 more minutes on medium-low heat.
Notes
This recipe serves 8 and contains 2 net carbs per serving.
- You can bake the turkey way in advance to reduce your cook time if you're in a hurry.
- If you don't like your meals too spicy, you can use half habanero peppers.
- To prevent the stew from being too watery, blend with very little water. If you use a lot of water, pour the blended mix into a pot and simmer on medium heat till it thickens a bit.
- If using leftover turkey, you don't need to wash or fry it since it's already roasted. Just add it to the stew as is.
- For an infusion of flavor, try making this turkey stew with fire-roasted tomatoes!
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 758IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
