Main Course
- Prep time: 2 minutes
- Cooking time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
Moroccan-style Turkey with Lemon Couscous
Moroccan recipe with turkey breast and lots of spices. What a feast!
Ingredients
| 1 1/2 lbs |
boneless turkey breast, cut into bite-size pieces Granny's Turkey Boneless Breast |
| 1/4 cup | olive oil |
| 2 cups | onion, chopped |
| 4 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 2 tsp | ground cumin |
| 1 tsp | paprika |
| 1/2 tsp | turmeric |
| 1/2 tsp | salt |
| 1/4 tsp | black pepper |
| 1/4 tsp | cinnamon |
| pinch | cayenne pepper |
| 2 tbsp | tomato paste |
| 28oz | can diced tomatoes |
| 2 1/2 cups | turkey or chicken stock |
| 2 cups | couscous |
| 1/4 cup | parsley, chopped |
| 1/4 cup | currants, optional |
| 1 tbsp | lemon rind, grated |
Directions
In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft. Add turkey and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until turkey is lightly browned. Stir in cumin paprika, turmeric, salt, black pepper, cinnamon and cayenne. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and then stir in tomatoes. Bring to boil over high heat, reduce heat, cover and simmer 40 minutes.
Prepare lemon couscous: In large saucepan bring turkey stock to boil. Remove from heat, stir in couscous; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and stir in parsley, currants (if using) and lemon rind.
Recipe courtesy of Manitoba Turkey Producers
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