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Turkey and Vegetable Couscous

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"Great idea! I toned it down slightly but end result was amazing! I don't cook with turkey much, and this recipe opened my eyes. " - Mundos

Yield: 6 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: MediterraneanMain Ingredient: Turkey

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 6
1.5 poundsBONELESS TURKEY BREAST; cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoonsolive oil
2 tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
1 teaspoonDried Rosemary
1 teaspoonDried thyme
1/2 teaspoonSalt
1/4 teaspoonPepper
1 largeOnion; chopped
2 teaspoonsGarlic; minced
1 poundbutternut squash; (1 small), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 mediumcarrots; peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 largelemon; thinly sliced
1 3.5-oz jarcapers; drained & rinsed
12 kalamataolives; pitted
1 14.5-oz canreduced-sodium; fat-free chicken broth
1 largezucchini; can, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 largegreen pepper; seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 Romatomatoes; cut into quarters
1 15-oz canchick peas; drained & rinsed
6 servingscouscous
1/2 teaspoontumeric
1/4 cupGolden raisins
1 4-oz packageFeta cheese; crumbled

Turkey and Vegetable Couscous Preparation

1. In large self-closing plastic bag, combine oil, vinegar, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Add turkey cubes. Close bag and knead to combine turkey and oil mixture. Refrigerate overnight.

2. Lightly coat a 5-quart saucepan with vegetable spray. Over medium-high heat, brown turkey in batches, removing each batch when browned.

3. Re-spray pan. Add onion and garlic; saute about 2 minutes or until onion is tender. Add squash and carrots and cook about 1 minute.

4. Add lemon, capers and olives, stirring to combine. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.

5. Add zucchini, green pepper, tomatoes and chick peas to turkey/vegetable mixture. Return to boil; reduce heat and simmer an additional 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

6. Prepare couscous according to package directions and add tumeric.

7. Stir raisins into cooked couscous. Arrange on large platter and top with turkey mixture. Sprinkle with Feta cheese.

Notes

Republished with permission, National Turkey Federation

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Calories Per Serving: 262
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Turkey and Vegetable Couscous Reviews

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Great idea! I toned it down slightly but end result was amazing! I don't cook with turkey much, and this recipe opened my eyes.
1 months, 3 weeks, 3 days, 22 hours, 4 minutes ago
I made this with quinoa instead of couscous, and it came out great!!!
2 years, 9 months, 5 days, 10 hours, 4 minutes ago
Republished with permission, National Turkey Federation
[I posted this recipe.]
7 years, 8 months, 1 weeks, 5 days, 48 minutes ago

Tags

  1. Winter
  2. Summer
  3. Spring
  4. Fall
  5. Bake
  6. Main Dish
  7. Mediterranean
  8. Turkey
  9. Dinner
  10. Savory

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