Turkey · Moroccan · 35 min
Moroccan-Style Turkey Meatball Stew with Carrot Couscous & Herbs
- 35 min
- 2–6 servings
- 599 kcal / serving
A comforting Moroccan-style turkey meatball stew with carrot couscous, tomatoes, and bright herbs. The combination of tender meatballs and a spiced tomato sauce makes weeknight dinners feel warming and satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 1 mediumcarrot
- 1 stickcelery
- 8 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- ½ small pkgfresh mint
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ¾ lbground turkey
- ½lemon
- 2tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) cantomato sauce
- ½ cupwhole wheat couscous
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- carrots
- lemons
- yellow onions
From the pantry: black pepper, cayenne pepper, cumin, ground, extra virgin olive oil, salt
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Produce
- 1 mediumcarrot
- 1 stickcelery
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- ½ small pkgfresh mint
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ½lemon
- 2tomatoes
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- carrots
- lemons
- yellow onions
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lbground turkey
Pantry & dry goods
- 8 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (8 oz) cantomato sauce
- ½ cupwhole wheat couscous
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| carrot | 1 medium | 2 medium | 3 medium |
| celery | 1 stick | 2 sticks | 3 sticks |
| chicken or vegetable broth | 8 fl oz | 16 fl oz | 24 fl oz |
| cilantro | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 small bunch |
| fresh mint | ½ small pkg | 1 small pkg | 1 small pkg |
| garlic | 2 cloves | 4 cloves | 6 cloves |
| ground turkey | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| lemon | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| tomatoes | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| tomato sauce | 1 (8 oz) can | 2 (8 oz) cans | 3 (8 oz) cans |
| whole wheat couscous | ½ cup | 1 cup | 1 ½ cups |
| yellow onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
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Directions
- Rinse and dry the produce, then trim and mince the cilantro and mint leaves, saving half for finishing.
- Grate the carrot and place it in a small saucepan with the broth; bring to a boil, then remove from heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the ground turkey with half the chopped herbs, the minced garlic, and the listed spices; form the mixture into rounded meatballs using a tablespoon.
- Warm a skillet over medium-high heat, add a little oil, and brown the meatballs on all sides until they are just browned (about 4–5 minutes); transfer them to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and cook the onion and celery until they start to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and spices to the skillet; bring the mixture to a boil and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return the meatballs and any juices to the skillet; simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, about 5–6 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the stew over the fluffy couscous and top with the remaining fresh herbs.
Two tips
- Prep ahead: grate the carrot and mince half of the cilantro and mint earlier in the day.
- Serving idea: finish with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of the reserved herbs for bright flavor.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 599 kcal
- Protein
- 46 g
- Carbs
- 56 g
- Fat
- 24 g
- Fiber
- 12 g
- Sodium
- 212 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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