Description
This Slow Cooker Moroccan Chickpea Stew is a hearty, flavorful dish combining lean ground turkey, aromatic spices, and nutritious vegetables. Perfect for a cozy meal, it simmers slowly to develop rich Moroccan-inspired flavors without requiring much hands-on time.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1.3 lb package 93% lean ground turkey
Vegetables
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 tbsp poblano pepper, chopped
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 28 oz can petite diced tomatoes
Legumes
- 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained
Liquids
- 2 cups low sodium (99% fat free) chicken broth
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (light)
Spices & Herbs
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp coriander
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp coarse salt
- 2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley or spearmint, chopped
Other
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cook the ground turkey: Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high. Add the ground turkey and cook for 10-12 minutes, breaking up the meat to ensure even cooking. Once browned, transfer the turkey to the slow cooker.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add the olive oil, chopped onion, poblano pepper, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables soften, about 8 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes to release its aroma.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker with the cooked turkey. Add the diced tomatoes, drained chickpeas, turmeric, paprika, coriander, bay leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, coarse salt, and chicken broth. Gently stir to mix everything evenly.
- Slow cook the stew: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 6 to 8 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the ingredients to become tender.
- Finish and serve: Before serving, remove the bay leaves. Garnish the stew with fresh chopped Italian parsley or spearmint and serve warm.
Notes
- Check labels to ensure ingredients are gluten-free if necessary.
- For a spicier dish, increase crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Can be served with couscous, rice, or warm crusty bread to complete the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 342 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1081 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
