Friday, June 2, 2017

Moroccan Turkey + Chickpea Skillet


{If you're looking for a fresh flavor, and excellent meal for prepping ahead - this is it! 🙌
the flavors develop, and only become better each day!} .

makes 4-5 servings

Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground turkey
2 tsp avocado oil, or extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced into half moons
2 carrots, chopped
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
sea salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup diced tomatoes (jar or fresh)
15 ounce chickpeas, rinsed
1/3 cup golden raisins (optional)
1/2 cup fresh herbs of choice (parsley, cilantro, or basil), chopped
 Instructions:
Heat 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 spices, salt and pepper and continue to sauté until the veggies soften and the turkey is cooked through.
Stir in the tomatoes, 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.
Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh herbs of choice.
Serve as is or with cooked quinoa, or brown rice.

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