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Harissa Turkey Chickpea Pepper Pita Skillet

4 pita plates or bowls ยท 2026-09-21

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons harissa paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 whole-wheat pitas
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  1. Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Brown the turkey with salt and pepper until no longer pink.
  3. Add bell peppers and cook until just softened.
  4. Stir in harissa and crushed tomatoes, then simmer for 3 minutes.
  5. Fold in chickpeas and spinach until the spinach wilts.
  6. Serve with warm pita, Greek yogurt, lemon, and parsley.

Why it works

This recipe uses conservative food composition language only: protein-forward turkey, fiber-rich chickpeas, colorful vegetables, and yogurt for a cool finish.

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