Slow Cooker Moroccan Chickpea and Turkey Stew

Servings: 7

Ingredients:

• cooking spray
• 1.3 lb package 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 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.

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