Turkey with apples and asparagus
4 servings
60 minutes
Turkey with apples and asparagus is an elegant dish of American cuisine, combining tender poultry meat with the refreshing tartness of apples and crunchy green asparagus. It has roots in traditional home recipes where turkey was roasted with fruits, creating a delicate harmony of flavors. Marinating in olive oil and soy sauce gives the meat richness and tenderness, while spices add a spicy note. Roasted asparagus in spiced oil perfectly complements the juiciness of the turkey, giving the dish an exquisite texture. Served with a side that highlights the richness of flavor—buckwheat noodles, spaghetti, couscous or rice—this versatile dish is suitable for both family dinners and festive tables.
1
Cut the half-frozen turkey into even small pieces and let it marinate in olive oil with soy sauce (for 15-20 minutes).
- Turkey drumstick: 500 g
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce: 100 ml
2
Slice the onion into thin rings and fry in oil until golden.
- Onion: 1 head
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
3
Place the marinated turkey with sautéed onions in a preheated oven at 250 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Turkey drumstick: 500 g
- Onion: 1 head
4
Prepare green asparagus for baking in the oven according to the recipes on this site. I bake it for 10-15 minutes in olive oil with spices.
- Green asparagus: 200 g
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Provencal herbs: to taste
- Sea salt: to taste
5
Remove the turkey from the oven, add diced apple, season with pepper, and gently mix. Place the dish back in the oven for another 10 minutes.
- Turkey drumstick: 500 g
- Apple: 1 piece
- Ground black pepper: to taste
6
Remove the cooked asparagus and turkey from the oven. Buckwheat noodles, spaghetti, couscous, or rice can be used as a side dish.
- Green asparagus: 200 g
- Turkey drumstick: 500 g
7
Serve the dish at the table, garnished with herbs and spices to taste. Enjoy your meal!
- Provencal herbs: to taste