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    One Pan Turkey Pilaf with Olives, Orange and Apricots

    By Laura CyraAugust 27, 202064 Comments3 Mins Read
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    With the holidays season comes entertaining, get-togethers and big family meals.  From pasta dishes, salads, stuffed turkey breasts, and even cedar plank grilled we love having turkey as a staple in our home and trying out new recipes.  Turkey is a light and lean protein option full of vitamins and minerals.

    Entertaining with Canadian Turkey is easy!  Visit canadianturkey.ca to discover everything you need to plan and cook the perfect meal.  With everything from Whole Turkey HOW TOs and Turkey Basics videos to meal solutions that will easily feed a crowd, they have you covered for all your entertaining menus.

    Feeling creative?  Turkey is a versatile choice and perfect to feed a crowd, you can easily use different flavor profiles, spice blends, seasoning, stuffing and even glazes to make it your own.  Here are a few ideas to get you started:

    • Experiment with different brining and marinating flavors, get creative with your own family favorites.
    • Use a glaze like maple, cranberry, jalapeno, paprika, Provence or bourbon to baste your bird throughout the roasting process and add a different flavor finish.
    • Create your own rub using family-favorites spices for a unique signature style.
    • Stuff your turkey with a selection of aromatics to customize and infuse flavor while cooking – a few of our favorites include shallots and thyme, apples and sage, onion and rosemary.
    • Created spiced and flavored butters or oils to rub underneath the skin and add a major flavor boost while cooking.

    When it comes to getting creative with turkey we’ve got a recipe that will knock your socks off.  This one-pan Turkey Pilaf with Olives, Orange and Apricots takes your turkey to a whole new flavor profile.

    One Pan Turkey Pilaf with Olives Orange and Apricots Recipe

    One Pan Turkey Pilaf with Olives, Orange and Apricots Recipe

    This recipe is simple to make and easily feeds a crowd.  All you need is 25 minutes of prep and about an hour cooking time and you’re all set.  If used as a main dish you can easily feed 6-8 people.

    One Pan Turkey Pilaf with Olives Orange and Apricots

     

     

    One Pan Turkey Pilaf with Olives, Orange and Apricots

    Canadian Turkey
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
    Servings 6 -8

    Ingredients
      

    • 4-6 Canadian turkey thighs
    • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
    • 3 shallots
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 tsp. sweet paprika
    • 2 cups turkey broth
    • ½ cup white wine
    • 2 cups basmati rice
    • 2 ½ cups water
    • 1 tsp. olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • ¼ tsp. cloves
    • 2 sticks cinnamon
    • 2 pods star anise
    • 5 small pods green cardamom
    • ¼ tsp. saffron
    • ½ cup golden raisins
    • ½ cup chopped apricots
    • ½ cup sliced green olives
    • 1 can chickpeas
    • 2 stalks green onion chopped
    • ½ cup sliced almonds
    • 1 tbsps. chopped mint
    • 1 tbsps. chopped parsley
    • 1 tbsps. chopped cilantro
    • 1 ½ tbsps. sesame seeds
    • 1 tbsps. slivered orange rind

    Instructions
     

    • Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or Dutch oven.
    • Thinly slice shallots and fry until golden, 1-2 minutes.  Remove and set aside.
    • Season turkey thighs with salt, pepper and paprika.
    • Brown both sides over medium heat.
    • Deglaze with white wine.
    • Add turkey broth.  Reduce heat to a low simmer, cover and cook for 40 – 50 minutes until turkey is cooked through and almost falling off the bone.
    • Remove turkey thighs from the pan to cool.  Once cooled, discard the skin, remove the meat from the bones and break up into chunks.  Set aside.
    • Pour out the sauce from the pan into a heatproof container.  Add water until you have 4 cups liquid in total.  Set liquid mixture aside.
    • Add 1 tsp. of olive oil to the pan over medium heat.  Add rice, cloves, cinnamon, star anise and cardamom.  Stir to toast rice and spices, 2 – 3 minutes.
    • Add liquid mixture, saffron, raisins and garlic.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to a low simmer and cover until rice is cooked through, 10 – 12 minutes.  Turn off heat.  Uncover, fluff with a fork and cover again for 10 minutes.
    • Add chickpeas, apricots, olives and turkey to the rice and combine.
    • To serve, top with shallots, green onions, almonds, mint, parsley, cilantro, sesame seeds and orange rind. Enjoy!

    You can easily make a variation of this recipe by using turkey breast instead of thighs to make it lighter or a combination of both to use up your leftovers.  It will quickly become a family favorite.

    What's your favorite turkey recipe?

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    Giveaway Open to: Canadian Residents, except where prohibited

    Ends: December 10, 2017

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    64 Comments

    1. Elaine G on November 24, 2017 12:49 pm

      I’d like to add the Gluten-Free Red Quinoa Stuffing with Apples and Walnuts recipe. We have members that need gluten free now so this would work out perfect.

      Reply
    2. Stephanie on November 24, 2017 6:42 pm

      The HONEY MUSTARD AND SRIRACHA TURKEY THIGHS sounds amazing! I have to try it out for the holidays!

      Reply
    3. Elizabeth Matthiesen on November 24, 2017 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      Peach Glazed Roasted Turkey Breast would be scrumptious I’m sure.

      Reply
    4. Kristi on November 24, 2017 9:06 pm

      My family would really enjoy the Maple-Thyme Basted Roast Turkey, we love those flavours.

      Reply
    5. Shirley Shepherd on November 25, 2017 6:35 am

      I’d like to add the Asparagus and Swiss Cheese Stuffed Turkey Cutlets to my holiday celebrations!

      Reply
    6. Jenness M on November 25, 2017 10:33 am

      I’m going to make the mushroom, leek and turkey sausage stuffing this year for xmas dinner.

      Reply
    7. wendy hutton on November 25, 2017 7:13 pm

      I would like to try the SUNDRIED TOMATO & GREENS STUFFED TURKEY BREAST ROAST

      Reply
    8. maria
      Twitter: mariab76
      on November 25, 2017 8:54 pm

      The turkey falafel bites look good!

      Reply
    9. Jonnie
      Twitter: edmontonjb
      on November 26, 2017 1:52 am

      ALL-IN-ONE THANKSGIVING DINNER BOWL sounds like the perfect way to use up the holiday dinner leftovers

      Reply
    10. Pam on November 26, 2017 6:00 am

      I would like to add the mushroom leek stuffing.

      Reply
    11. Marlene J on November 26, 2017 6:45 am

      TURKEY BIRYANI is something we would cook. We love rice dishes at out house all year round.

      Reply
    12. Darlene Schuller on November 26, 2017 7:16 am

      SPICED THANKSGIVING TURKEY WITH TURKEY CHORIZO STUFFING .. this sounds amazing!!!

      Reply
    13. Amy Heffernan on November 26, 2017 11:29 am

      MAPLE-THYME BASTED ROAST TURKEY!!

      Reply
    14. Glogirl on November 26, 2017 1:39 pm

      I would like to add the ASPARAGUS AND SWISS CHEESE STUFFED TURKEY CUTLETS to my holiday celebrations.

      Reply
    15. soozle on November 26, 2017 2:16 pm

      I would like to try the HONEY MUSTARD AND SRIRACHA TURKEY THIGHS

      Reply
    16. Tina L.
      Twitter: tlee351
      on November 26, 2017 8:53 pm

      The SMOKEY TURKEY & LENTIL CHILI looks good

      Reply
    17. Jolie on November 26, 2017 9:30 pm

      Would love to try Peach Glazed Roasted Turkey Breast.

      Reply
    18. Brenda Penton on November 27, 2017 6:54 am

      5 stars
      I’d love to make the Thanksgiving Turkey with Fig & Walnut Dressing

      Reply
    19. Judy Cowan on November 27, 2017 10:32 am

      I would love to add the HOMESTYLE TURKEY TOURTIÈRE to our holiday celebration.

      Reply
    20. nicolthepickle on November 27, 2017 11:07 am

      I would love to try the All on One Turkey Thanksgiving dinner bowl. It might not be the same day, but the next, but leftovers are my favourite.

      Reply
    21. Florence Cocrhane on November 27, 2017 12:52 pm

      I would love to try the TURKEY FALAFEL BITES.

      Reply
    22. Krista M on November 27, 2017 1:55 pm

      The Homestyle Turkey Tourtière with that beautiful crust would make our holiday table smile! And add a unique dish to our traditions!

      Reply
    23. NormaJane (NJ) on November 27, 2017 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      I like the CHEDDAR SMOKEY TURKEY & LENTIL BURGERS. I was thinking of making these as sliders for appetisers and nibblers during our holiday gatherings.

      Reply
    24. Maritess Schrauwen on November 27, 2017 7:10 pm

      I will be hosting Christmas Day brunch and would like to serve a Homestyle Turkey Tourtière

      Reply
    25. Tammy Dalley on November 27, 2017 8:25 pm

      The MAPLE-THYME BASTED ROAST TURKEY looks delicious!

      Reply
    26. tracy k on November 27, 2017 9:48 pm

      i’d love to try the turkey falafel bites

      Reply
    27. Nicole B on November 28, 2017 7:00 am

      I would like to try the HOMESTYLE TURKEY TOURTIÈRE. My aunt made it every year and now that I live across the country I miss it so much!

      Reply
    28. ivy pluchinsky on November 28, 2017 1:26 pm

      I would love to try the Peach Glazed Roasted Turkey Breast

      Reply
    29. Linda on November 28, 2017 3:43 pm

      I would like to make the APPLE, SAGE AND SHALLOT STUFFED HOLIDAY TURKEY.

      Reply
    30. Patrick Siu on November 28, 2017 6:00 pm

      I would love to try the Apple, Sage and Shallot Stuffed Holiday Turkey

      Reply
    31. Lushka Smith on November 28, 2017 8:58 pm

      I would love to add the HOMESTYLE TURKEY TOURTIÈRE.

      Reply
    32. KellyPC on November 29, 2017 3:08 am

      The mushroom leek stuffing would make my turkey so much better!

      Reply
    33. BlessedTA on November 29, 2017 8:12 am

      ALL-IN-ONE THANKSGIVING DINNER BOWL

      Reply
    34. Maria on November 29, 2017 9:26 am

      5 stars
      I would love to make the Thanksgiving Turkey with Fig & Walnut Dressing

      Reply
    35. SUMMER PLEWES
      Twitter: fokxxy
      on November 29, 2017 7:40 pm

      MUSHROOM, LEEK AND TURKEY SAUSAGE STUFFING – oh my gosh that makes my mouth water. What a delicious looking stuffing.

      Reply
    36. Tara Betterley on November 29, 2017 9:50 pm

      I would llike to try the All in One Turkey Bowl. That looks delicious.

      Reply
    37. Amie on November 30, 2017 1:27 am

      The Turkey Snack Jars ! Oh great ! I just love this idea ! I will make these this holiday !

      Reply
    38. Andrea on November 30, 2017 2:15 pm

      I would add the Turkey Falafel bites!

      Reply
    39. Dave on November 30, 2017 4:35 pm

      y family would really enjoy the Maple-Thyme Basted Roast Turkey

      Reply
    40. bina edwards on November 30, 2017 5:12 pm

      5 stars
      TURKEY FALAFEL BITES IS what I woujld like to try

      Reply
    41. Belinda McNabb on November 30, 2017 7:53 pm

      I would like to add Hearty Turkey & Lentil Breakfast Bowl

      Reply
    42. Mandy on November 30, 2017 8:49 pm

      I would add Flavour-Packed Turkey & Lentil Ragu to our holiday menu.

      Reply
    43. Rebecca Roberts on December 1, 2017 12:19 am

      I would LOVE to try the turkey tourtiere. I love both of those things, why not mix them together!

      Reply
    44. Juliee Fitze on December 1, 2017 4:18 am

      I would like to add the MUSHROOM, LEEK AND TURKEY SAUSAGE STUFFING to our dinner.

      Reply
    45. Jenny B on December 1, 2017 7:13 pm

      I’d love to add Stuffed Slow Cooked Turkey Roast with Red Pepper Sauce to our holiday celebrations!

      Reply
    46. Lisa L on December 1, 2017 11:32 pm

      I think the Asparagus and Swiss Cheese Stuffed Turkey Cutlets would be an excellent addition to our festive dinners.

      Reply
    47. Mary on December 2, 2017 12:21 pm

      My family would love for me to make the Maple-Thyme Basted Roast Turkey; it sounds delicious!

      Reply
    48. tanyab79 on December 2, 2017 1:05 pm

      I would add GRILLED TURKEY AND PINEAPPLE STUFFED MUSHROOMS. Perfect for the gluten free/celiac family members.

      Reply
    49. Rhonda
      Twitter: vintagebased
      on December 2, 2017 6:19 pm

      The Goat Cheese and Red Pepper Frittata would be one to try with leftovers…

      Reply
    50. Sarah alexis on December 3, 2017 1:41 am

      I would love to make the Turkey Snack Jars with my kids!

      Reply
    51. Sab Edwards on December 3, 2017 12:03 pm

      I’ve read that fried rice is actually better if the rice is a day old

      Reply
    52. Heather N on December 4, 2017 6:48 pm

      I think the Asparagus and Swiss Cheese Stuffed Turkey Cutlets would make a nice holiday meal for the family

      Reply
    53. sara rai on December 4, 2017 9:21 pm

      The Peach Glazed Roasted Turkey Breast sounds yummy.

      Reply
    54. Mark V on December 5, 2017 8:40 am

      Iam always looking for a good stuffing recipe that is beyond the normal so I would like to add the MUSHROOM, LEEK AND TURKEY SAUSAGE STUFFING to my holiday tradition

      Reply
    55. Stephen Gordon on December 5, 2017 4:21 pm

      Peach Glazed Roasted Turkey Breast sounds delicious.

      Reply
    56. Yuen C on December 5, 2017 6:03 pm

      I think the Maple-Thyme Basted Roast Turkey would be perfect for my family.

      Reply
    57. Pat Battles on December 5, 2017 8:10 pm

      GOAT CHEESE AND RED PEPPER FRITTATA

      Reply
    58. Heather Sibley on December 7, 2017 5:20 pm

      I am going to make the HOMESTYLE TURKEY TOURTIÈRE

      Reply
    59. Anu Chopra
      Twitter: ilovetoenter
      on December 8, 2017 7:13 am

      5 stars
      I would add the Turkey Falafal Bites to my holiday dinner.

      Reply
    60. Shane smith on December 8, 2017 3:51 pm

      i think my whole family will really enjoy the turkey falafel bites!

      Reply
    61. Sunshine G on December 8, 2017 5:29 pm

      I’d like the Maple-Thyme basted turkey – yum!

      Reply
    62. michelle matta on December 8, 2017 7:59 pm

      5 stars
      Id love to try the turkey tourtierre. my mom used to buy one from the store and we had it regularly. i have more time to cook than she did.. i bet its great homemade and id share with her

      Reply
    63. Sab Edwards on December 11, 2017 8:44 am

      congrats to the lucky winner

      Reply
      • Laura Cyra
        Twitter: lcyra
        on December 11, 2017 10:44 am

        You are so kind. I’m just verifying all the entries and an email will go out to the winner shortly.

        Reply

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