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Leftover Turkey Mojo Tostones

Turkey leftover dishes aren't usually this vibrant. Instead of the usual hash, tetrazzini or turkey sandwiches, try these Leftover Turkey Mojo Tostones from Executive Chef Rocco Carulli of R House. The flavors of bell pepper, pineapple, jalapeno and mojo verde make this a memorable dish in itself.

turkey mojo tostones
Photo courtesy of R House
Recipe Provided By
  • Tara Fitzpatrick
Servings
8
Cuisine Type
  • latin
Day Part
  • snack
Menu Part
  • appetizer
Main Ingredient
  • Turkey

Turkey leftover dishes aren't usually this vibrant. Instead of the usual hash, tetrazzini or turkey sandwiches, try these Leftover Turkey Mojo Tostones from Executive Chef Rocco Carulli of R House. The flavors of bell pepper, pineapple, jalapeno and mojo verde make this a memorable dish in itself.

Ingredients

For Turkey mixture:

2 Tbsps. olive oil

10 oz. diced leftover turkey

18 oz. pineapple slices

4 Tbsps. shallots, diced

4 Tbsps. green bell pepper, diced

4 Tbsps. red bell pepper, diced

4 Tbsps. red onion, diced

2 Tbsps. jalapeno, diced

For Mojo Verde:

2 cloves garlic

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. cumin

1/4 tsp. coarse-ground black pepper

1 1/2 bunches cilantro

4 Tbsps. lime juice

1/2 cup olive oil

For Tostones:

2 platanos (for 16 thick slices)

1/4 cup turkey mixture for each tostone

1 tsp. mojo verde for each tostone

Steps

  1. Begin by preparing a simple sofrito by sauteing four tablespoons each diced shallots, green bell pepper, red bell pepper and red onion and two tablespoons diced jalapeños.

  2. Separately, grill 9 oz. of pineapple slices until dark grill marks form. Dice the pineapple then add to your sofrito mix. When mixed well, add 10 oz. diced turkey and continue to mix.

  3. Next, to make the tostones, fry 16 thick slices of platano. After initial frying, smash platano slices so they form thin and wide slices, then re-fry until golden brown. When crispy, remove from the pan and pat off any excess oil.

  4. Place the toston slices on large plates, then on each piece place a quarter cup of your pineapple-turkey mix. Place 1 teaspoon of mojo verde on top then season with the salt from your original salt crust. Garnish each toston with cilantro leaves then serve.

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About the Author

Tara Fitzpatrick

Tara Fitzpatrick is senior editor of Food Management. She covers food, culinary and menu trends.

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