Sweet Potato and Turkey Couscous

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

We always have turkey and sweet potatoes left over after our big Thanksgiving feast. I combine them in this quick, easy and nutritious main dish that satisfies alongside a simple green salad. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Sweet Potato and Turkey Couscous

Contest Winner
Yield:6 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 package (8.8 ounces) uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
  • 2 cups chopped cooked turkey
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • Chopped fresh parsley
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Directions

  1. Place sweet potatoes in a saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute couscous, onion and celery until couscous is lightly browned. Stir in seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until couscous is tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in turkey, cranberries, orange zest and potatoes. Cook, covered, over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley.