Description
This Turkey & Veggie Couscous recipe is a high-protein, flavorful meal perfect for meal prepping. Lean ground turkey is cooked with a medley of fresh vegetables like broccoli and Brussels sprouts, then combined with whole-wheat couscous and a zesty lemon-soy dressing for a satisfying and healthy dish.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degreesF (200 degreesC).
- Toss the broccoli florets and Brussels sprouts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Roast the vegetables for 20-25 minutes, or until tender-crisp and slightly caramelized.
- While the vegetables are roasting, cook the whole-wheat couscous according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the lean ground turkey to the skillet and break it apart with a spoon.
- Cook the turkey until it is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lemon and the low-sodium soy sauce.
- Once the couscous is cooked, fluff it with a fork.
- Combine the cooked turkey, roasted vegetables, and couscous in a large bowl.
- Pour the lemon-soy dressing over the mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the turkey and veggie couscous into four meal prep containers.
Equipment
Recommended kitchen tools: Digital Food Scale, Glass Meal Prep Containers and Vacuum Sealer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: meal prep
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meal
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 55
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: turkey, couscous, meal prep, high protein, healthy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, lean meat, dinner, lunch
