LEFTOVER TURKEY TURNOVERS

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I came up with this dish in 1993 while putting together a booklet called "Totally Turkey" for leftover turkey recipes. My children gobble them up in no time. -Renee Murby, Johnston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 large egg
2 tablespoons ice water, divided
FILLING:
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup finely chopped cooked turkey
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Oil for frying

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Whisk egg and 1 tablespoon ice water; gradually add to flour with remaining water as needed, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Shape into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, turmeric and cinnamon; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Stir in turkey, raisins, salt and pepper., On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. round cookie cutter. Place a heaping tablespoon filling in center of each circle. Moisten edges with water; fold in half and press edges with a fork to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., In a deep skillet or electric skillet, heat 1/2 in. oil to 375°. Fry turnovers, a few at a time, 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.