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Tunisian-Spiced Turkey with Garlic Couscous and Harissa Gravy Recipe

Tunisian-Spiced Turkey with Garlic Couscous and Harissa Gravy Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 tbsp black peppercorns
1 tbsp whole cloves
1 tbsp cardamom pods
1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 (12-lb) fresh or frozen turkey, thawed
cooking spray
2 (14-oz) cans fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup water
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp caraway seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp crushed red pepper
2 red jalapeno or fresno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
8 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup water
2 (14-oz) cans fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
2 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
1/2 cup dried currants
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°.
To prepare turkey, place first 3 ingredients in a small skillet, and cook over medium-low heat 2 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, shaking pan frequently. Place peppercorn mixture in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground. Place mixture in a small bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg to form a paste.
Remove and discard giblets and neck from turkey. Rinse turkey with cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Rub spice paste under loosened skin, and rub over breast and drumsticks. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under turkey.
Place turkey, breast side down, on the rack of a broiler pan or roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Pour 2 cans broth into shallow roasting pan; place rack in pan. Bake at 400° for 45 minutes. Carefully turn turkey over (breast side up); bake turkey an additional 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in thigh registers 180°. Let stand 10 minutes.
To prepare gravy, place a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure. Pour pan drippings into bag; let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings into a medium saucepan, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Combine 1/3 cup water and cornstarch, stirring with a whisk. Stir the cornstarch mixture into pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 3 minutes or until slightly thick.
Place coriander, caraway, and cumin in a small skillet; cook over medium-low heat 2 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, shaking pan frequently. Place the mixture in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground. Add crushed red pepper, jalapeños, and 2 garlic cloves; process until a paste forms. Remove spice paste from grinder; combine spice paste and yogurt. Add yogurt mixture to broth mixture; simmer 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
To prepare couscous, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 8 garlic cloves; sauté 1 minute. Add 1 cup water and 2 cans broth to pan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and currants. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 8 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in parsley, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Serve turkey with couscous and gravy. Discard skin before serving.
Note: Insert long-handled tongs or a heavy spatula into the cavity to support the weight of the turkey, and use another set of tongs or spatula to turn the bird.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	257.44 Kcal (1078 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.01g	8%
Cholesterol	21.77mg	7%
Sodium	698.49mg	29%
Potassium	351.69mg	7%
Total Carbs	39.14g	13%
Sugars	5.51g	22%
Dietary Fiber	2.98g	12%
Protein	13.86g	28%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	11%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	69.8mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	176.59 Kcal (739 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.44g	8%
Cholesterol	14.93mg	7%
Sodium	479.12mg	29%
Potassium	241.24mg	7%
Total Carbs	26.85g	13%
Sugars	3.78g	22%
Dietary Fiber	2.04g	12%
Protein	9.51g	28%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	11%
Iron	1.3mg	11%
Calcium	47.9mg	7%

* 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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