Turkey Magiritsa

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This is a variation of the classic Greek soup magiritsa, which is typically made from lamb, chicken broth, egg, and lemon, and is served to end the Lenten fast. Here, it's transformed into a fine fall dish using turkey leftovers.

By Jim Botsacos
Recipe by Cooking Light November 2003

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Credit: Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Recipe Summary

Yield:
6 servings (serving size: 1 1/3 cups)
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Combine 2 tablespoons lemon juice and flour in a bowl; whisk until smooth. Add eggs; whisk until combined.

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  • Bring 1 cup broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually add hot broth to egg mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return egg mixture to pan. Cook 2 minutes or until slightly thick, whisking constantly. Remove from heat; set aside.

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and a dash of salt, and sauté 8 minutes or until tender. Add 6 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Add turkey meat, and simmer 2 minutes. Add rice, and slowly whisk in egg mixture. Keep warm over low heat. Add remaining ingredients immediately before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
232 calories; calories from fat 35%; fat 9.1g; saturated fat 1.9g; mono fat 4.9g; poly fat 1.3g; protein 18g; carbohydrates 17g; fiber 2g; cholesterol 98mg; iron 1.5mg; sodium 697mg; calcium 34mg.
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