Turkey & Couscous

from Family Circle

Turkey & Couscous
Servings: 6 Prep 15 mins Cook 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 green pepper, seeded and diced
  • 3/4 pound plum tomatoes, seeds squeezed out and chopped
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/8 teaspoon saffron
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 turkey cutlets (about 1-1/4 pounds total)
  • 2 1/2 cups couscous

Make It

1. Heat broiler. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, reduce heat to medium low; cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and green pepper; cook an additional 2 minutes.

2. Add tomatoes, broth and saffron. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes.

3. Mix together paprika, salt and ginger. Season turkey with 1-1/2 teaspoons of the mixture. Add the remainder to the broth and tomato mixture while it continues to simmer. Take off heat and stir in couscous. Cover; let stand for 5 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, broil turkey for 2 minutes per side. Stir couscous with a fork. Serve with sliced turkey and steamed green beans, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 6; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 536, Fat, total (g): 14, chol. (mg): 64, sat. fat (g): 3, carb. (g): 68, fiber (g): 6, pro. (g): 33, sodium (mg): 1144, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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