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PrintA warm and aromatic Moroccan-inspired stew made with ground turkey, chickpeas, tomatoes, and bold spices—perfect for a cozy slow cooker dinner.
1 lb ground turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 carrots, sliced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
¼ cup raisins or chopped dried apricots (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish (optional)
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
In the same skillet, sauté onion for 4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cooking 1 more minute. Add to slow cooker.
Add chickpeas, tomatoes (with juice), carrots, bell pepper, broth, and all spices to the slow cooker. Stir well.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Add spinach at the end for extra greens.
Swap ground turkey with lentils for a vegan version.
Serve with couscous, rice, or flatbread.