SWEET POTATO AND TURKEY COUSCOUS

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After our Thanksgiving feast, we always have leftover turkey and sweet potatoes. I put them together in this quick, easy and nutritious main dish that satisfies with a simple green salad alongside. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 package (8.8 ounces) uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups chopped cooked turkey
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Place sweet potatoes in a saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain., Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute couscous, onion and celery until couscous is lightly browned. Stir in seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until couscous is tender, about 10 minutes., Stir in turkey, cranberries, orange zest and potatoes. Cook, covered, over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 848mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.