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Harissa Turkey Chickpea Pepper Pita Skillet




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
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown the turkey with salt and pepper until no longer pink.
- Add bell peppers and cook until just softened.
- Stir in harissa and crushed tomatoes, then simmer for 3 minutes.
- Fold in chickpeas and spinach until the spinach wilts.
- 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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