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Clean-eating Moroccan skillet dinner with turkey, chickpeas, and vegetables in a white pan.

Clean-Eating Moroccan Skillet Dinner

High-protein Moroccan-inspired skillet dinner with lean ground turkey, chickpeas, and vegetables simmered in warm spices for an easy one-pan Mediterranean meal prep recipe.​
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Servings: 4
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Lean ground turkey or ground chicken
  • Cooked chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • Olive oil
  • Yellow onion finely chopped
  • Carrot diced
  • Red bell pepper diced
  • Garlic cloves minced
  • Ground cumin
  • Ground coriander
  • Sweet paprika
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Pinch cayenne or chili flakes optional
  • Tomato paste
  • Crushed or diced tomatoes
  • Low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • Golden raisins or chopped dried apricots optional, for sweetness
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large nonstick or cast-iron skillet with lid
  • Cutting board and chef’s knife
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground turkey, and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.​
  2. Stir in onion, carrot, and bell pepper and sauté until softened and fragrant.​
  3. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and pepper, stirring for about a minute so the spices bloom.​
  4. Mix in tomato paste until it coats the meat and vegetables, then pour in tomatoes and broth and stir to combine.​
  5. Add chickpeas and raisins or apricots, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the sauce thickens and the vegetables are tender.​
  6. Finish with lemon juice and chopped herbs, taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot over grains or with warm flatbread if desired.​

Notes

Swap turkey for plant-based crumbles and use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.​
For extra richness, swirl in a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt or a drizzle of tahini just before serving.​
This recipe keeps well for meal prep; cool completely before refrigerating or freezing in airtight containers.​
Calories
Approximately 370 kcal per serving.​
Protein
Approximately 30 g protein per serving, depending on the leanness of the turkey and portion size.