African Spiced Ground Turkey & Green Beans with Chapati

Name: African Spiced Ground Turkey & Green Beans with Chapati
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 pound ground turkey; 1 red onion (medium, half chopped, half thinly sliced for salad); 3 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 ounce); 1 cup chicken broth; 12 ounce fresh green beans (trimmed and halved); 5 flour tortillas (large, or store-bought chapati); 0.75 teaspoon salt (divided); 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 tablespoon white vinegar (for salad)

A quick and flavorful ground turkey dish with green beans, infused with African-inspired spices. Served with warmed store-bought chapatis (or flour tortillas) and a vibrant onion and cilantro salad for a balanced, speedy meal.

Prep: 12 min
Cook: 16 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Kenyan
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Halal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 pound ground turkey
1 red onion (medium, half chopped, half thinly sliced for salad)
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 ounce)
1 cup chicken broth
12 ounce fresh green beans (trimmed and halved)
5 flour tortillas (large, or store-bought chapati)
0.75 teaspoon salt (divided)
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 tablespoon white vinegar (for salad)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey and the chopped half of 1 medium red onion. Cook, breaking apart the turkey, until browned, about 5 minutes.
Drain any excess fat. Stir in 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes and 1 cup chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then stir in 12 ounces fresh green beans. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until green beans are tender-crisp and turkey is cooked through.
While the turkey and beans are simmering, prepare the quick chapati and onion salad. Heat a dry non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Warm 5 large flour tortillas one at a time for 30-60 seconds per side until lightly browned and pliable. Stack on a plate and keep warm.
In a small bowl, combine the thinly sliced half of the red onion, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss gently to combine.
Serve the African spiced ground turkey and green beans hot with the warmed quick chapatis and the onion and cilantro salad on the side.

Notes

If you can find frozen chopped green beans, they will save prep time without sacrificing quality. For a spicier kick, increase the cayenne pepper.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 429
Protein: 30.1 g
Carbohydrates: 34.2 g
Fat: 15 g
Fiber: 3.7 g
Sodium: 1163 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.9 g
Sugar: 8.3 g
Cholesterol: 109 mg