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.

Declores Rose
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey and sweet potatoes.


Henok Leul
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, healthy, and delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Faseeh ur Rehman
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this dish was actually really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the couscous was cooked perfectly.


Ahmad Ashraf
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This dish was delicious! I especially loved the crispy sweet potatoes.


Marcos Rodriguez
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Overall, this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavors were nice. I would make it again, but I would probably adjust the sweetness of the sweet potatoes.


Mike Rittenberry
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The sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for me, but the turkey and couscous were cooked perfectly.


Tina Marie
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices or herbs.


Aman
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The sweet potatoes and turkey are always cooked perfectly, and the couscous is always fluffy and flavorful.


Ram Thapa
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Derek Seagle
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I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The sweet potatoes and turkey were cooked perfectly, and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and satisfying meal.


Felita Williams
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This sweet potato and turkey couscous dish was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.