Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week -Turkey Peppers with Couscous

This week's Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week is a Turkey Peppers with Couscous. Made using, my favorite, JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast. Some of the other ingredients you'll be using are; a Mix of Bell Peppers (Yellow, Green, and Red), Red Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Couscous, Feta Cheese, and more! Stuffed and delicious! You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy recipes at the Jennie - O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH in 2019!   https://www.jennieo.com/

Turkey Peppers with Couscous
Middle Eastern flavors, including roasted pine nuts, crumbled goat cheese, couscous and lean ground turkey, fill colorful bell peppers for a dinner that’s under 500 calories per serving.

INGREDIENTS

4 bell peppers, mix of yellow, green and red
½ cup chopped red onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes or seasoned diced tomatoes, drained
1 (5.45-ounce) package sun-dried tomato flavored couscous, prepared according to package directions
6 ounces crumbled feta or goat cheese
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
¾ cup fresh breadcrumbs
paprika, if desired

DIRECTIONS
1) Heat oven to 375°F. Cut bell peppers lengthwise through stems keeping stem halves intact. Cut peppers in half again forming quarters. Discard seeds and veins. Cook in boiling water 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and place cut side up in 13x9-inch baking dish.
2) Coat large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; add ground turkey. Cook turkey as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Add basil leaves and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add diced tomatoes and prepared sun-dried tomato flavored couscous; cook 5 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts. Mound mixture into pepper quarters.
3) Sprinkle fresh breadcrumbs over filled peppers. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake 30 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown, filling is hot and peppers are tender.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING

Calories 390
Protein 42g
Carbohydrates 37g
Fiber 6g
Sugars 7g
Fat 10g
Cholesterol 70mg
Sodium 850mg
Saturated Fat 5g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/384-turkey-peppers-with-couscous

"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - Spicy Chickpeas and Couscous

This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is - Spicy Chickpeas and Couscous. The recipe comes from the Diabetes Self-Management website which has a wide assortment of Diabetic Friendly recipes, tips, and Diabetic news. Check it out today. So Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Spicy Chickpeas and Couscous
Ingredients

1 can (about 14 ounces) vegetable broth

1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup matchstick-size carrots
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen green peas
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or parsley
Directions

Combine vegetable broth, coriander, cardamom, turmeric, pepper sauce, salt, and cinnamon in large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Add carrots; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

Add chickpeas and green peas; return to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes.

Stir in couscous. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with mint.

Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 226 calories, Carbohydrates: 2 g, Protein: 9 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 431 mg, Fiber: 10 g

https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/spicy-chickpeas-couscous/

Jennie - O Recipe of the Week - Moroccan Turkey Wrap

This week's Jennie - O Recipe of the Week is a Moroccan Turkey Wrap. This one uses the JENNIE-O® Turkey Breast along with cucumbers, Greek yogurt, couscous, all in a whole grain tortilla wrap! You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy recipes at the Jennie - O website. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH!   https://www.jennieo.com/


Moroccan Turkey Wrap

Who doesn’t love a nutritious wrap for lunch? This recipe has Moroccan origins and comes loaded with unexpected zing! Highlights include refreshing cucumbers, Greek yogurt, couscous, and of course JENNIE-O® Turkey Breast. It just might be your new go-to lunchbox favorite!

INGREDIENTS

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

½ English cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and finely diced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from one lemon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1¼ teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1.25 pounds JENNIE-O® Turkey Breast, cooked and shredded
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 whole grain tortillas
10 romaine lettuce leaves
20 ounces couscous, prepared
tomatoes, chopped, if desired
cucumber slices, if desired

DIRECTIONS

1) In small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, dill, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper; mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve
2) In skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat. Add garlic, shredded turkey breast, cilantro, allspice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Heat until mixture is heated through.
3) On tortillas, add lettuce, couscous, turkey mixture, tomatoes and cucumbers, if desired. Top with yogurt sauce. Fold tortilla.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING
Calories280
Protein23g
Carbohydrates32g
Fiber3g
Sugars3g
Fat6g
Cholesterol45mg
Sodium640mg
Saturated Fat1.5g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/1170-moroccan-turkey-wrap

Diabetic Dish of the Week - Mexicana Couscous

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is Mexicana Couscous. You can find this recipe or variations of it on many sites but I'm going with one on the CooksRecipes website. Cooks has an incredible selection of recipes for all tastes and cuisines! http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Mexicana Couscous

Couscous lends itself to many flavorings—including Mexican.

Recipe Ingredients:

3/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup coarsely chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup couscous
Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

Cooking Directions:

1 - In a medium saucepan cook onion and garlic in hot oil over medium heat until tender. Stir in cumin; cook for 30 seconds. Carefully add broth, peas, tomato and cilantro.
2 - Bring mixture to boiling; stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.
Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): 134, total fat: 3g, saturated fat: 0g, cholesterol: 0mg, sodium: 124mg, carbohydrate: 23g, fiber: 6g, protein: 4g, vitamin A: 15%, vitamin C: 13%, calcium: 1%, iron: 5%.

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/sidedish/mexicana_couscous_recipe.html

Healthy Grilled Kabob and Skewer Recipes

From the Diabetic Living Online website - Healthy Grilled Kabob and Skewer Recipes. Fire up the grill for these delicious and Diabetic Friendly recipes! You'll find recipes including; Tandoori Turkey Kabobs with Couscous, Barbecued Hot Dog Kabobs, and Peaches and Pound Cake Kabobs. Find them all at the Diabetic Living Online website, enjoy!   http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/

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Tandoori Turkey Kabobs with Couscous

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