Best Sweet Potato And Turkey Couscous Recipes

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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

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.

QUICK TURKEY COUSCOUS



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A fresh, speedy couscous recipe for two, topped with pomegranate seeds and roast turkey slices. An ideal store cupboard supper you can plate up in minutes

Provided by Katy Gilhooly

Categories     Dinner, Lunch

Time 4m

Number Of Ingredients 4

130g pack roast turkey slices
80g pack green salad leaves
200g tub fresh Moroccan couscous
100g tub pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Roughly tear the turkey slices and put in a large bowl with the salad and couscous. Add a drizzle of olive oil and toss well. Divide between two plates, then sprinkle each with the pomegranate seeds. Grind over pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 67 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 26 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium

ONE-DISH GROUND TURKEY SWEET POTATO SKILLET



One-Dish Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet image

I'm still settling into married life and learning how to balance our busy schedules. This quick one-dish ground turkey sweet potato skillet helps keep us on track throughout the week. -Shannon Barden, Alpharetta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chopped fresh kale
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
Minced fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook turkey, onion, shallot and garlic over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain. Add tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute longer., Add sweet potato, broth, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add kale and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until kale is wilted, about 2 minutes. Serve with avocado and if desired, mint. Freeze option: Freeze cooled mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary. Serve with avocado and, if desired, mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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