Directions

1. 1. In a large deep pot, heat half of the extra virgin olive oil and sear the Butterball® Fully Cooked Turkey Meatballs until deep brown on all sides. Remove and reserve the meatballs. Depending on the size of the pot, this may need to be done in 2 batches.
2. 2. Add remaining olive oil to the pot. Turn heat to medium and add the onion, garlic, fennel, and celery; sweat until translucent.
3. 3. Add the spices and salt, stirring well.
4. 4. Add the frozen apricots (or fruit puree if using), the preserved lemon, harissa and stock. Stir well, bring to a boil, add the carrots and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. 5. Add the meatballs and peppers and simmer until the carrots are tender, and the meatballs are hot.
6. 6. Add the dried apricots and red onion and simmer for an additional 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt, harissa and lemon juice if needed.
7. 7. Stir in the chopped herbs and serve with steamed couscous.