Skillet Turkey with Chickpeas and Couscous

Name: Skillet Turkey with Chickpeas and Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground turkey; 1 carrot (diced); 1 celery stalk (diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained); 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup whole wheat couscous; 1.5 cup chicken broth (heated)

A robust skillet meal featuring lean ground turkey, chickpeas, and diced tomatoes, seasoned with warm spices and served over quick-cooking whole wheat couscous.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.60/serving

Dietary

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

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 carrot (diced)
1 celery stalk (diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup whole wheat couscous
1.5 cup chicken broth (heated)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add the diced carrot and celery stalk to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until they begin to soften.
Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
While the turkey mixture simmers, prepare the couscous. Place 1 cup whole wheat couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour 1 1/2 cups heated chicken broth over the couscous, cover tightly, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Serve the hearty turkey and chickpea mixture over the fluffed couscous.

Notes

This dish is very flexible. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach during the simmering stage for extra nutrition.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 460
Protein: 34.1 g
Carbohydrates: 54.3 g
Fat: 13.9 g
Fiber: 15.5 g
Sodium: 760 mg
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Sugar: 5.8 g
Cholesterol: 78 mg