High Protein Turkey Chickpea Skillet - A Fast, Flavorful One-Pan Dinner

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, to taste)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted if you have them)
• 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
• Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 cups baby spinach (optional, but recommended)
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Sweat the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Brown the turkey: Add ground turkey. Break it up and cook until no longer pink, 5–6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Spice it up: Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and chili flakes. Cook 30–60 seconds to bloom the spices.

4. 4

   Add veg and legumes: Toss in red bell pepper and chickpeas. Stir to coat in the spices.

5. 5

   Simmer: Pour in diced tomatoes and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 6–8 minutes, until slightly thickened.

6. 6

   Finish bright: Stir in lemon zest and juice. Fold in spinach and let it wilt, 1–2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.

7. 7

   Serve: Top with chopped parsley or cilantro. Spoon over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice, or tuck into warm pitas.