Experience a feast of sweet and savory delights with every spoon of our Marrakesh-Style Ground Turkey and Chickpea Saute. The robust harmony composed by warm cinnamon and cumin mingled with lean turkey, hearty chickpeas, and a melody of fresh, colorful vegetables delivers a satisfying, gluten-free d...
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the lean ground turkey to the skillet, stirring and crumbling for about 5 minutes until browned and cooked.
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Incorporate the thinly sliced onion, chopped carrots, and diced bell pepper to the skillet with the cooked turkey, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until they start to soften.
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To the skillet, mix in the lemon zest, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Continue sautéing for another 2 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the spices are well-blended.
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Stir the tomato paste into the turkey and vegetable mixture in the skillet until well incorporated.
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Pour the low sodium chicken broth into the skillet, followed by the rinsed and drained chickpeas and the golden raisins. Stir well and bring it to a mild boil.
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Reduce the heat to low and let the skillet simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken to your preferred consistency.
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Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped cilantro.
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Serve the flavorful Marrakesh-Style Ground Turkey and Chickpea Saute hot, accompanied with warm pieces of naan bread or fluffy couscous, if preferred.