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20 4 oz each TURKEY STEAKS, thawed (5 lbs total)
2 c lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2-1/2 c extra virgin olive oil
2-1/2 tbsp cumin, ground
5 tsp garlic powder
5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tsp mace, ground
7-1/2 qt prepared "quick cooking" couscous, follow manufacturer's instructions; chilled
5 c tomato, diced into 3/8-inch pieces
5 c garbanzo beans, canned and drained
2-1/2 c golden raisins
5 c red bell pepper, 1/4-inch by 1-1/2-inch slices
1-1/4 c slivered almonds, toasted
1-1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped
20 Each green onions, sliced thin
40 Leaves red leaf lettuce, washed and dried
40 Each lemon wedges
As Needed parsley sprigs
Grill thawed turkey steaks 3 to 3-1/2 minutes per side on a 340 degree Fahrenheit grill to an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Chill steaks and dice into 1/2-inch pieces.
Blend lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, salt and mace.
Blend diced turkey, dressing and all other ingredients except lettuce together. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour or up to 1 day.
Arrange 2 lettuce leaves on chilled serving plate. Place 3 cups of turkey/couscous mixture on top and garnish with 2 lemon wedges and parsley sprigs.
Total Calories 860
Calories from Fat 310
Total Fat 34 g
% Daily Total Fat 52
Saturated Fat 4 g
% Daily Saturated Fat 23
Cholesterol 75 g
% Daily Cholesterol 25
Sodium 440 mg
% Daily Sodium 18
Total Carbohydrates 93 g
% Daily Total Carbohydrates 31
Dietary Fiber 11 g
% Daily Dietary Fiber 44
Sugars 21 g
Protein 44 g
% Daily Protein 90
% Daily Vitamin C 180
% Daily Calcium 15
% Daily Iron 35