Braised [Turkey] with Dried Apricots

By miss5elements

Delicious served w/herbed couscous.

Ingredients

• 1 c dried apricots (or other dried fruit), preferably w/o sulfur
• 2-3 T balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 c H2O
• 1 T EVOO
• 1 c chopped onion
• 1 c low-fat [turkey or vegetable] broth
• 1 rotisseried [turkey], cut into 8-10 pieces
• 1 T chopped fresh sage or thyme, or 1t dried
• Salt to taste (optional)
• Optional garnish: fresh sage leave and/or thyme sprigs

Preparation

Step 1

1. In bowl, combine apricots w/vinegar & H2O.
2. In deep skillet, heat EVOO.
3. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, ~1-2 min.
4. Add apricots w/their liquid.
5. Stir in broth.
6. Add [turkey] pieces.
7. Bring liquid to boil; reduce heat.
8. Sprinkle [turkey] & apricots w/ chopped herb.
9. Cover & cook, ~5 min.
10. Remove [turkey] to platter or plates.
11. Turn heat to high & reduce sauce until thickened, ~2min.
12. Spoon sauce & apricots over [turkey].
13. Garnish w/fresh herbs.