Moroccan Turkey with Cranberry Couscous

Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Moroccan Turkey with Cranberry Couscous
45 min.
10
359kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Morocco with this delightful Moroccan Turkey with Cranberry Couscous recipe. Perfectly suited for lunch or dinner, this dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a healthy option, being completely dairy-free. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up a meal that serves up to 10 people, making it ideal for family gatherings or dinner parties.

The star of this dish is the succulent skinless, boneless turkey breast, seasoned with a fragrant blend of spices including curry powder, ground cumin, and cinnamon. This aromatic rub infuses the turkey with a depth of flavor that will transport your taste buds straight to the bustling markets of Marrakech. Paired with a refreshing cranberry couscous, this meal is a perfect balance of savory and sweet, enhanced by the addition of fresh herbs like basil and cilantro, and the zesty brightness of lemon and orange juice.

Not only is this dish delicious, but it also boasts a caloric breakdown that is friendly to your waistline, with 359 kcal per serving. The combination of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates ensures that you’ll feel satisfied without the heaviness often associated with traditional meals. So gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and get ready to impress your guests with this exquisite Moroccan-inspired dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • cups couscous uncooked
  • teaspoons curry powder 
  • cup cranberries dried
  • 14.5 ounce less-sodium chicken broth fat-free canned
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic cloves sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground coriander seeds 
  • teaspoons ground cumin 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.3 cup lemon sections peeled chopped
  • teaspoons lemon rind grated
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.7 cup onion finely chopped
  • cup orange juice fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.7 cup bell pepper red finely chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 2.5 pound turkey breast halves boneless skinless
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer
  • colander
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. To prepare turkey, combine first 8 ingredients; rub over turkey.
  3. Place turkey on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; insert a meat thermometer into thickest portion of a breast.
  4. Bake at 400 for 55 minutes or until thermometer registers 18
  5. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
  6. To prepare couscous, bring orange juice to a boil in a small saucepan while turkey bakes. Stir in cranberries.
  7. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes.
  8. Drain cranberries in a colander over a bowl, reserving juice.
  9. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  10. Add sliced garlic; saute 1 minute.
  11. Add onion and bell pepper; saut 2 minutes. Stir in reserved juice, water, curry, 1 teaspoon salt, and broth; bring to a boil. Gradually stir in couscous; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  12. Fluff couscous with a fork.
  13. Add cranberries, basil, cilantro, rind, and lemon sections, tossing gently to combine.
  14. Cut each turkey breast into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  15. Serve turkey with couscous.

Nutrition Facts

Calories359kcal
Protein43.33%
Fat8.71%
Carbs47.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.05
Glycemic Load
18.33
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.8278260593829%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.07mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
1.55mg
Hesperetin
4.94mg
Naringenin
0.57mg
Luteolin
0.2mg
Isorhamnetin
0.53mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.38mg
Quercetin
3.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:359.21kcal
17.96%
Fat:3.51g
5.41%
Saturated Fat:0.29g
1.81%
Carbohydrates:43.54g
14.51%
Net Carbohydrates:39.99g
14.54%
Sugar:12.09g
13.43%
Cholesterol:94.46mg
31.49%
Sodium:644.34mg
28.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:39.33g
78.67%
Vitamin C:32.01mg
38.8%
Manganese:0.48mg
24.23%
Iron:3.16mg
17.58%
Fiber:3.55g
14.22%
Vitamin K:10.96µg
10.44%
Vitamin A:491.46IU
9.83%
Vitamin B3:1.81mg
9.06%
Phosphorus:85.42mg
8.54%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.53%
Copper:0.15mg
7.51%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.16%
Magnesium:27.47mg
6.87%
Calcium:64.4mg
6.44%
Vitamin B5:0.64mg
6.38%
Folate:24.62µg
6.16%
Potassium:211.41mg
6.04%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.28%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.04%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.14%
Selenium:1.69µg
2.42%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.37%
Source:My Recipes