Best 7 Sweet Potato And Turkey Couscous Recipes

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Are you looking for a wholesome and flavorful dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the savory richness of turkey? Look no further than Sweet Potato and Turkey Couscous! This delectable recipe offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors, making it a perfect meal for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup Swanson® Chicken Stock
1 small onion, minced (about 1/4 cup)
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley
2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes

Steps:

  • Stir the sweet potatoes, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and milk in a medium bowl. Spoon the sweet potato mixture around the inside edge of a 10-inch round casserole, forming a ring.
  • Heat the stock and onion in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook until the onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the soup, turkey and water. Cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Spoon the turkey mixture into the center of the sweet potato ring.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until the turkey mixture is hot and bubbling. Sprinkle with the walnuts and parsley, if desired.
  • You can substitute chicken for the turkey.

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.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH SWEET POTATO



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From Christine Cushing's "Fearless in the Kitchen" (I love Cdn. cookbooks!) For Potpie. CC's comment: "Israeli couscous is one of my all-time favourite starches. Different from N. African couscous, Israeli couscous looks like pearls and has a chewier texture. The best way to add flavour to these little white balls is with sumac, which gives a pleasant tanginess. I've got to admit, I really love tang!"

Provided by Maxxr

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
1 sweet potato, small, peeled and sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground sumac
2 cups israeli couscous
3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups vegetable stock
salt
pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook shallots until soft but not browned, about 4 minutes.
  • Add sweet potato, sumac and couscous; cook, stirring, until couscous starts to toast, about 2 minutes.
  • Add stock, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Cook the couscous for 10 - 12 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is al dente.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork before servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.7, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 5.4, Sodium 285.3, Carbohydrate 81.5, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 16.3

MOROCCAN SWEET POTATO WITH COUSCOUS



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Spicy, flavourful, healthy, vegetarian, and a very easy one dish meal! Bright colours and three different textures in one dish. This is (very) slightly adapted from the recipe of the same name at cookthink.com.

Provided by Elise and family

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 lemon, juice only
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon chile
1/4 cup raisins (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
lemon zest
3/4 cup couscous
3/4 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Chop sweet potato, put in a pot with barely enough water to cover.
  • Add salt, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer (just under medium temperature, not too low) for 10-12 minutes until tender.
  • Cook couscous by placing in a bowl with equal amount of boiling water and covering immediately. Leave to cook while potato is simmering.
  • Prepare ginger and lemon.
  • Add everything except lemon zest and couscous to water and sweet potato and keep on cooking about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in lemon zest.
  • Fluff couscous, divide between two pasta plates (they hold the sauce better than flat plates) and top with sweet potato. Be generous with the sauce as it will soak into the couscous and add delicious flavour.

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

TURKEY AND SWEET POTATO SANDWICH



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Categories     Sandwich     turkey     No-Cook     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup bottled turkey gravy
1 large (8 oz) sweet potato
4 sourdough rolls
4 tsp dried sage
1 lb thickly sliced deli-style roasted turkey breast, torn or cut in 2-inch pieces (or Thanksgiving turkey leftovers)
1 cup whole- or crushed-berry cranberry sauce (not jellied)

Steps:

  • Heat gravy in a small saucepan until hot, about 2 minutes. Cut sweet potato across into thin 1/4-inch slices. Place slices on a plate, sprinkle with 1 tbsp water, cover loosely with plastic wrap and microwave 6 to 7 minutes or until very soft. Split rolls in half and pour 2 tbsp gravy on each half and sprinkle sage on top. Divide turkey into 4 equal portions and place on the bottom half of rolls. Top with sweet potato slices. Spread cranberry sauce over the top half of rolls and close the sandwiches. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.

COUSCOUS WITH TURNIPS AND SWEET POTATOES



Couscous With Turnips and Sweet Potatoes image

Turnips store well and are a vegetable you can count on during the winter. They are rich in sulfuric compounds, particularly glucosinolates, that are believed to have antioxidant properties. They're also a very good source of potassium. When you can get them with the greens attached, they're a two-in-one crop, like beets, as their greens bring you a whole new set of nutrients - lots of calcium, vitamin K, vitamin A and beta carotene - and culinary possibilities. Turnip greens are similar in flavor to kale, perhaps a little more bitter, and with a more delicate texture. Winter turnips are not sweet and tender like young spring turnips. They stand up to longer cooking times, so they're perfect for soups, stews and gratins. But I found them equally welcome in a frittata and a stir-fry. This spicy, comforting couscous demands little in the way of prep time. It's the long simmer on the stove that results in the tasty broth. As it simmers, the sweet potato falls apart into small bits that tint the broth.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 onion, chopped
1 leek, white and light green parts only, cut in thick slices and cleaned
4 large garlic cloves, minced
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1 teaspoon caraway seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (more to taste)
A bouquet garni consisting of 8 sprigs each parsley and cilantro
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon harissa (more to taste), plus additional for serving
1 large sweet potato (about 10 ounces), peeled and cut in large dice
1 pound turnips, cut in wedges
1 large carrot, peeled and cut in thick slices
6 cups water
Salt to taste
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
1/2 chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, or a combination
1 1/2 to 2 cups couscous, preferably whole-wheat couscous (1/4 to 1/3 cup unreconstituted couscous per person)

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients except the chickpeas and chopped parsley or cilantro and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Taste and adjust salt. The stew should be spicy and flavorful. Stir in the chickpeas and parsley or cilantro and heat through.
  • Reconstitute and steam the couscous. Serve the couscous in wide bowls or mound onto plates and top with the stew and a generous amount of broth. Pass more harissa at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 406, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1430 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the sweet potatoes or the turkey. They should be tender but still have a little bit of bite.
  • Use a variety of spices and herbs to add flavor to your dish. Some good options include cumin, coriander, paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. There are many ways to make this dish your own.
  • Serve the couscous with your favorite toppings. Some good options include yogurt, roasted vegetables, or nuts.

Conclusion:

This sweet potato and turkey couscous is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is sure to please everyone at the table, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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