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Italian-inspired · Dinner

Sage turkey with apple farro

Sage turkey with apple farro brings together savory turkey, sweet apple, nutty farro, kale, and Parmesan in a colorful, weeknight-ready dinner.

About 35 minTotal
About 35 minActive
$$Cost
EasyDifficulty
Makes 4 servings
Shallow white bowl of sage turkey with apple farro: pearled farro mixed with browned ground turkey, diced red-skinned apple cubes, chopped dark kale and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan, glossy finish, on a neutral cloth and wooden table.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

1× recipe · Makes 4 servings

  • 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 1/2 cups pearled farro
  • 2 crisp apples, diced
  • 1 bunch lacinato kale, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 1/2 cups pearled farro according to package directions. Keep warm, fluffing or separating it before serving. Combine 1 teaspoon rubbed sage, 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar into a smooth sauce.

  2. Break 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey into rough pieces and season with half of 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook the main ingredient until it reaches 165°F; transfer to a plate.

  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 crisp apples, diced and 1 bunch lacinato kale, chopped. Cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Return the main ingredient, add the sauce, and simmer 1 to 2 minutes until glossy.

  4. Season with the remaining salt and pepper. Divide the prepared base among four plates, add Sage turkey with apple farro. Finish with 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan.

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