Braised Ethiopian-Spiced Turkey with Collard Greens

Lean ground turkey braised with a vibrant, salt-free Ethiopian-inspired spice blend and tender collard greens for a uniquely flavorful and nutrient-rich dish.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Ethiopian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.24/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Carb
• Low-Sodium
• Low-Fat
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Halal
• Kosher

Tags

• one-pot
• slow cooker
• healthy
• spicy
• comfort food

Ingredients

• 18 ounce ground turkey breast (99% lean)
• 1.5 pound collard greens (stemmed and chopped)
• 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. Heat a large non-stick pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart, until browned. Drain any liquid.
2. Add the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion softens.
3. Stir in the tomato paste, ground coriander, ground cumin, sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
4. Add the chopped collard greens and water to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and braise for 8-10 minutes, or until greens are tender.
5. Serve the braised turkey and greens immediately.

Notes

This dish reheats beautifully and the flavors deepen overnight. Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 275
• Protein: 56.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 16.2 g
• Fat: 2.5 g
• Fiber: 9.2 g
• Sodium: 115 mg
• Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
• Sugar: 5.4 g
• Cholesterol: 135 mg