Ingredients

cooking spray

1.3lb93% lean ground turkey

1tbspextra virgin olive oil,light

1yellow onion,chopped

2garlic cloves,chopped

3tbsppoblano pepper,chopped

1cupcarrots,diced

1cupcelery,diced

28oztomatoes,(2 cans), petite diced

15ozchickpeas,(2 cans), drained

2cupschicken broth,low sodium, 99% fat free

2tspturmeric

2tsppaprika

1tspcoriander

2bay leaves

½tspred pepper flakes,crushed

2tspcoarse salt

2tbspfresh Italian parsley,or spearmint, chopped

cooking spray

Preparation

Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and over medium-high heat cook ground turkey for 10 to 12 minutes.

Break up the ground meat and mix so the meat cooks evenly, then place in the slow cooker.

To the skillet, add the olive oil, onions, pepper, carrots, and celery and sauté for about 8 minutes until soft. Add garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes.

Transfer to slow cooker along with diced tomatoes, chickpeas, spices, broth and gently mix well.

Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

Remove the bay leaves and serve; garnish with fresh herbs. Enjoy!