Turkey Turmeric Power Bowl

Clock Icon 40 minutes |
Servings: 6 |
Prep: 15 minutes |
Cook: 25 minutes

Ingredients

Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH turmeric, paprika & curry powder
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) garlic powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) seasoning salt
Turkey
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 lb. (454 g) ground turkey
  • 1 - 19 oz (540 mL) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
Couscous
  • 1 ¼ (300 mL) cups water
  • 1 cup (250 mL) couscous
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) raisins
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) seasoning mix (above)
Sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) seasoning mix (above)
  • 1 cup (250 mL) plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) siracha (optional)
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh mint (optional)
Veggies
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 celery rib, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, seeded, diced
  • 1 handful cilantro, chopped


Method

  1. In small bowl whisk together ingredients for seasoning mix. Set aside.
  2. In large frying pan heat canola oil over medium heat. Add onion and ground turkey. Break up the turkey into small pieces as it cooks. Cook until no longer pink and cooked through.
  3. Add in chickpeas and 1 ½ tbsp seasoning mix. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. In a small pot, bring 1 ¼ cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tbsp seasoning mix, raisins and couscous. Stir to combine. Immediately remove from heat.  Cover with lid. Set aside for 5 minutes.  Fluff with a fork.
  5. In medium bowl whisk together sauce ingredients.
  6. Prepare vegetables.
  7. Assemble bowl starting with couscous on the bottom and then a layer of turkey/chickpea mixture and vegetables.
  8. Top with a spoonful of sauce.

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