Spiced Couscous and Turkey Pilaf Recipe

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Spiced Couscous and Turkey Pilaf
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups pearl (israeli ) couscous (10 oz)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 2/3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup currants
  • 1 1/2 cups (1-inch) pieces cooked turkey
  • 1/3 cup packed mint leaves, chopped
  • accompaniment: plain yogurt

Directions:

  1. Cook onion in oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 10 minutes. Add couscous and spices and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add water, chickpeas, currants, and 1 teaspoon salt and simmer, covered, until couscous is just tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in turkey and let stand, covered, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in mint.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 448.2 Kcal (1877 kJ)
Calories from fat 132.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.68g 23%
Cholesterol 185.61mg 62%
Sodium 61.14mg 3%
Potassium 125.59mg 3%
Total Carbs 63.52g 21%
Sugars 2.8g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.96g 16%
Protein 19.07g 38%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 7%
Vitamin A 1.8mg 59%
Iron 2.8mg 15%
Calcium 38.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 142.64 Kcal (597 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.67g 23%
Cholesterol 59.07mg 62%
Sodium 19.46mg 3%
Potassium 39.97mg 3%
Total Carbs 20.21g 21%
Sugars 0.89g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.26g 16%
Protein 6.07g 38%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 59%
Iron 0.9mg 15%
Calcium 12.3mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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