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Slow Cooker Moroccan Chickpea and Turkey Stew

Slow Cooker Moroccan Chickpea and Turkey Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew combining chickpeas and ground turkey, cooked slowly for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Moroccan
Servings 10 cups
Calories 342 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • large nonstick skillet

Ingredients
  

  • cooking spray
  • 1.3 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil light
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 3 tablespoon poblano pepper chopped
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 28 oz canned petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 15 oz cans chick peas drained
  • 2 cups low sodium, 99% fat free chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 2 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley or spearmint chopped

Instructions
 

  • Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and over medium high heat cook ground turkey for 10-12 minutes.
  • Break up the ground meat and mix so meat cooks evenly; place in the slow cooker.
  • To the skillet add the olive oil, onions, pepper, carrots, and celery and sauté until soft, about 8 minutes.
  • Add garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to slow cooker along with diced tomatoes, chick peas, spices, broth and gently mix well.
  • Cover and cook on LOW heat 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove bay leaves and serve; garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

Check labels for gluten-free. Makes 10 cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 24gFat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1081mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3g
Keyword chickpea, easy, healthy, slow cooker, Stew, turkey
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