Golden Turkey and Chickpea Stew

A fragrant and wholesome stew with lean ground turkey, chickpeas, and a medley of vegetables in a savory, mild broth, served over fluffy whole wheat couscous.

• Prep: 20 min
• Cook: 40 min
• Total: 1 hr
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: African
• Difficulty: Medium
• Cost: $4.38/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Fiber
• High-Protein

Tags

• one-pot
• stir-fry
• healthy
• comfort food
• savory
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey (lean)
• 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
• 2 carrots (peeled and sliced)
• 2 celery stalks (sliced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 can chickpeas (15 ounce, rinsed and drained)
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce, undrained)
• 4 cup chicken broth
• 4 cup fresh spinach
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cup whole wheat couscous (uncooked)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add lean ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add chopped yellow onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 7-8 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, ground ginger, ground turmeric, and ground cumin; cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
3. Stir in the rinsed chickpeas, diced tomatoes (undrained), chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the whole wheat couscous according to package directions.
5. Stir fresh spinach into the stew until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Serve the golden turkey and chickpea stew warm over the prepared whole wheat couscous.

Notes

For extra richness, a dollop of plain Greek yogurt can be added when serving (not included in nutritional calculation for Dairy-Free compatibility). Leftovers store well and are perfect for reheating.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 38.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 57.8 g
• Fat: 17.5 g
• Fiber: 11.2 g
• Sodium: 505 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
• Sugar: 8.3 g
• Cholesterol: 75 mg