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Slow Cooker Moroccan Chickpea Stew

4.97 from 32 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 7 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Moroccan

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1.3 lb package 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (light)
  • 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
  • 2 15 oz cans chick peas, drained
  • 2 cups low sodium (99% fat free chicken broth*)
  • 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)

Instructions

  • Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and over medium high heat cook ground turkey for 10-12 minutes.
  • Break up the ground meat and mix so meat cooks evenly; place in the slow cooker.
  • To the skillet add the olive oil, onions, pepper, carrots, and celery and sauté until soft, about 8 minutes.
  • Add garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to slow cooker along with diced tomatoes, chick peas, spices, broth and gently mix well.
  • Cover and cook on LOW heat 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove bay leaves and serve; garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

*Check labels for gluten-free.
Makes 10 cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 11/2 cups, Calories: 342kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 60mg, Sodium: 1081mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 3g
- WW Points: 6