Ground Turkey & Cous Cous One Dish Recipe by Cindy Ross

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Ingredients:

  • 1lb Ground Turkey
  • 1 cup of dried (Cooked and Rinsed) Black Beans or 
  • 1 can of black beans (drained and rinsed to reduce sodium)
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 3/4 cup of sliced mushrooms
  • 1 medium yellow onion- finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp of paprika
  • 1 tsp of hot sauce
  • 1/2 tsp of chipolte powder
  • 1/2 tsp of chile powder
  • 1 tsp of black pepper
  • 1 tsp of sea salt
  • 1 tbsp of olive oil
  • 1 box of whole wheat cous cous

Make Cous Cous as directed

Place olive oil in a large cooking skillet

On medium heat brown turkey and cook until onion is soft

Add in all spices

Once turkey is brown add in mushrooms, tomatoes, and black beans

Reduce heat and simmer for 30 min, stirring occasionally

Serve over couscous and add in a leafy salad for your daily intake of greens :)

Enjoy!!

Ground Turkey Nachos

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  • Ground Turkey Nachos
  • 6 -8 servings
  • Ingredients:
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 (14 ounce) can black beans (rinsed)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) package whole grain tortilla chips
  • 2 cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 ripe tomato, diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper
  • My dry fajita seasoning-
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne chipotle powder
  • 1 tablespoon of corn starch
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk together- is equivalent to one pre made packet 
  • Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, begin to brown the ground turkey.
  • Stir in garlic, pepper, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon chives. Stir in 1 tablespoon hot sauce.
  • When the turkey is browned, stir in fajita seasoning mix.
  • Pour the beans into a microwave safe bowl, and heat in the microwave until softened.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon chives and 1 tablespoon hot sauce.
  • Spread the whole grain tortilla chips across the bottom of a baking sheet. Spoon the beans mixture over the chips.
  • Then spread the turkey mixture across the top.
  • Sprinkle cheese and remaining 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes over the top.
  • Top with Diced tomatoes and fresh jalapeño slices
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 12-15 minutes
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 12 min
  • Total time: 27 minutes See More