{"id":51955,"date":"2023-07-11T18:03:19","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T18:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/?p=51955"},"modified":"2023-07-11T18:08:45","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T18:08:45","slug":"spicy-n-saucy-turkey-bell-pepper-bowls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/2023\/07\/11\/spicy-n-saucy-turkey-bell-pepper-bowls\/","title":{"rendered":"Spicy Saucy Turkey &#038; Bell Pepper Bowls"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Yield: 2<\/h4>\n<p>Savory, stock-simmered pearl couscous studded with tender roasted zucchini, topped with a mixture of saut\u00e9ed ground turkey with caramelized onion, bell pepper, and <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>chili flakes<\/strong><\/span> all simmered in marinara.<br \/>\nPrep: 10 Cook: 30<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">zucchini<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">2\u00bd<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz Israeli couscous<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tsp <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">chili flakes<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">onion <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">bell pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz chicken stock concentrate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">10<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz ground turkey<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">5<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz marinara sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"id-ingredient-name\">salt &amp; pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">2<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tsp cooking oil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51961\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/SpicySaucyTurkeyBowlPrep.jpg?resize=300%2C167\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/SpicySaucyTurkeyBowlPrep.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/SpicySaucyTurkeyBowlPrep.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prep: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450\u00b0F. Wash and dry produce.<\/p>\n<p>Trim and halve <strong>zucchini<\/strong> lengthwise, cut crosswise into \u00bd-inch-thick half-moons. Halve, peel, and dice <strong>onion<\/strong>. Core, de-seed, and dice <strong>bell pepper<\/strong> into \u00bd-inch pieces.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/SpicySaucyTurkeyBowlRoast.jpg?resize=300%2C167\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/SpicySaucyTurkeyBowlRoast.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/SpicySaucyTurkeyBowlRoast.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Roast zucchini: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Toss <strong>zucchini<\/strong> on a baking sheet with a drizzle of <strong>oil<\/strong>, <strong>salt<\/strong>, and <strong>pepper.<\/strong> Roast on top rack, tossing halfway through, until lightly browned and tender, 14-16 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51959\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/SpicySaucyTurkeyBowlCouscous.jpg?resize=300%2C167\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/SpicySaucyTurkeyBowlCouscous.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/SpicySaucyTurkeyBowlCouscous.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cook couscous: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, in a small pot, combine <strong>couscous,<\/strong> <strong>stock concentrate<\/strong>, and \u00be cup <strong>water.<\/strong> Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until <strong>couscous<\/strong> is tender, 6- to 8-minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Keep covered off heat until Step 5.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51958\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/SpicySaucyTurkeyBowlCook.jpg?resize=300%2C171\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/SpicySaucyTurkeyBowlCook.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/SpicySaucyTurkeyBowlCook.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cook turkey &amp; bell pepper: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Heat a drizzle of <strong>oil<\/strong> in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add <strong>onion,<\/strong> season with <strong>salt.<\/strong> Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, 6- to 8-minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Add <strong>turkey<\/strong>, <strong>bell pepper<\/strong>, and as many <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>chili flakes<\/strong> <\/span>as you like. Season generously with <strong>salt<\/strong> and <strong>pepper.<\/strong> Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until <strong>turkey<\/strong> is browned and cooked through, and <strong>bell pepper<\/strong> is softened and lightly browned, 4- to 6-minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Stir in <strong>marinara<\/strong> and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is warmed through, and everything is thoroughly combined, 1- to 2-minutes.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51957\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/SpicySaucyTurkeyBowlFinish.jpg?resize=300%2C171\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/SpicySaucyTurkeyBowlFinish.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/SpicySaucyTurkeyBowlFinish.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Finish couscous: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fluff <strong>couscous<\/strong> with a fork, gently stir in <strong>roasted zucchini<\/strong>. Taste and season with <strong>salt<\/strong> and <strong>pepper<\/strong> if desired.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51956\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/SpicySaucyTurkeyBowlServe.jpg?resize=300%2C171\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/SpicySaucyTurkeyBowlServe.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/SpicySaucyTurkeyBowlServe.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Serve: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Divide <strong>couscous<\/strong> and <strong>saucy turkey<\/strong> and <strong>bell pepper<\/strong> between bowls in separate sections and serve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yield: 2 Savory, stock-simmered pearl couscous studded with tender roasted zucchini, topped with a mixture of saut\u00e9ed ground turkey with caramelized onion, bell pepper, and chili flakes all simmered in marinara. Prep: 10 Cook: 30 1zucchini 2\u00bdoz Israeli couscous 1tsp chili flakes 1onion 1bell pepper 1oz chicken stock concentrate 10oz ground turkey 5oz marinara sauce salt &amp; pepper 2tsp cooking oil Prep: Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450\u00b0F. Wash and dry produce. 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