Spicy Turkey and Chickpea Chili Recipe
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24.1g
Net Carbs
Net Carbs
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Style:Middle Eastern
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Phase: Phase 4
Difficulty: Difficult
Style:Middle Eastern
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Phase: Phase 4
Difficulty: Difficult
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39.3g
Protein
20.8g
Fat
14.9g
Fiber
497.5cal
Calories
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×INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon Olive Oil
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1 eggplant, unpeeled (approx 1-1/4 lb) Eggplant
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12 oz Ground Turkey 93/7
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1 oz Shallots
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2 clove Garlic
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2 tbsp Tomato Paste
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1 tbsp Chili Powder
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0 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
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0 1/2 cup Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans, Bengal Gram) (Mature Seeds, Canned)
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1 oz Cilantro (Coriander)
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0 1/2 tsp Salt
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0 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
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0 1/4 cup (8 fl oz) Water
DIRECTIONS
- Cut off the ends of the eggplant and then dice. Peel and dice the shallots, Drain and rinse the chick peas and set aside 1/2 cup (save remaining to make hummus!) Mince the garlic then using the flat edge of knife, smash until it forms a paste.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add the eggplant seasoning with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Cook and stir occasionally until browned; about 4 minutes. Add the ground turkey, season with additional salt and pepper. Break up the meat with a spoon and cook until browned; about 4 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, tomato paste, chili powder and cinnamon cooking until the onion has softened; about 2 minutes. Add the chickpeas and 1/4 cup water. Cook for another 8-10 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat. Divide into serving bowls and top with chopped cilantro.
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