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Moroccan Turkey and Chickpea Skillet

Every bite of this Moroccan Turkey and Chickpea Skillet is filled with savory and sweet flavors. Warm spices such as cinnamon and cumin tie everything together.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 439 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Moroccan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced into half moons
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • zest of a lemon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 15 ounces chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins
  • Juice of half of a lemon
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring and crumbling with a spoon. When the turkey is mostly cooked add in the onion, carrot and red bell pepper sautéing for a couple minutes. Add in the lemon zest, spices, salt and pepper and continue to sauté until the vegetables soften and the turkey is cooked through.
  2. Stir in the tomato paste until it's incorporated into the mixture. Stir in the chicken broth, chickpeas and golden raisins and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
  3. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and cilantro. Serve as is or with warm pieces of naan, couscous or rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 439kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 392mg (16%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 439

% Daily Value*

Calories 439kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 392mg 16%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 16g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.