Turkey Sausage Meatballs W/Cran-Apple Sauce & Walnut Couscou
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 20
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
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MEATBALLS
- 1 cup dried stuffing cubes
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1⁄2 lbs ground turkey
- salt & pepper
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons grated onions
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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WALNUT COUSCOUS
- 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1⁄4 cups couscous
- salt & pepper
- 1 cup flat leaf parsley sprig
- 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped & toasted
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CRAN-APPLE SAUCE
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 cup applesauce, no sugar added
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (dark amber)
directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F Place a rack on a large baking sheet. Using a food processor, grind the stuffing cubes into crumbs, then transfer to a small bowl. Douse the stuffing with the stock to soften. (Don't clean out the food processor; set aside.).
- Drizzle the oil into a large bowl. Add the turkey, season with salt and pepper. Mix in the moist stuffing crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, poultry seasoning, fennel seeds, and crushed red pepper. Roll the meat into 1-1/2 to 2 inch balls . Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and roast until browned, about 15 minutes.
- For the couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring the stock and butter to a boil. Stir in the couscous; season with salt and pepper. Cover the pan, turn off the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Using the reserved food processor, chop the parsley. Fluff the couscous and stir in the parsley and walnuts.
- For the sauce: In a small bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients. Serve with the meatballs and couscous.
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<p>I am a Yankee transplant to the low country. My mom was English, so my cooking style reflects this. My favorite cookbook was McCall's Cookbook which is no longer in print. I've been married to a gourmand for 41 years, so I get lots of practice cooking. We have three daughters that I share recipes with and seven grandchildren -- none old enough to cook yet, but I think we have some budding chefs!</p>