
Quick Paprika Turkey Couscous with Toasted Corn and Avocado Cream
A fast, complete dish with fluffy couscous, paprika-seared turkey, golden corn, and a fresh lemon-avocado cream. Ready in under 30 minutes with bright, vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
- 180 g couscous (crudo)
- 240 ml water (hirviendo for hidratar the cuscús)
- 450 g turkey breast strips (skinless)
- 150 g sweet corn kernels (fresh or congelado)
- 1 unit ripe avocado (pelado and boneless)
- 120 g plain yogurt (for the cream)
- 1 unit lemon (zest fina and 2 tbsp/2 tbsp of juice)
- 120 g red bell pepper (diced small)
- 80 g red onion (en pluma fina)
- 30 ml olive oil (divided)
- 6 g smoked paprika
- 2 g ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic (1 grated for the pavo and 1 for the cream)
- 15 g fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 5 g salt (or to taste)
- 2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Pour in 240 ml (1 cup) boiling water, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, toss the turkey with smoked paprika, cumin, 1 grated garlic clove, 1/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the corn and cook for 3 minutes, stirring, until lightly charred in spots. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil, red onion, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- 5
Add the seasoned turkey and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring, until fully cooked and it reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- 6
Make the cream by blending or mashing the avocado with the yogurt, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, a pinch of salt, and half of the cilantro until creamy.
- 7
Fluff the couscous with a fork and mix in the toasted corn.
- 8
Serve a base of couscous and corn, top with the turkey and sautéed vegetables, and finish with spoonfuls of avocado cream. Garnish with the remaining cilantro and a little extra black pepper to taste.
Chef tips
For extra texture, let the corn sit undisturbed for 1 extra minute so it chars more deeply. The avocado cream is best made right before serving to keep its bright color.
Substitutions
You can swap the turkey for chicken strips. Cilantro can be replaced with parsley. If you do not have yogurt, use sour cream, keeping in mind the nutrition profile will change.
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Checking doneness of meat and chicken
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