Spiced Chickpeas, Turkey and Greens Over Rice

Ingredients

Rice prepared per package directions

 

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound ground turkey or chicken

1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas drained and patted dry

2-4 cloves garlic, minced

2 shallots, thinly sliced

2 teaspoons ground turmeric

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

Pinch of chipotle chili powder

Salt to taste

2 tablespoons raw sesame seeds

1 bunch greens, such as kale, chard, or spinach, stems removed if necessary, and chopped

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handful fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving

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Instructions

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Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the oil, ground turkey, chickpeas, garlic, shallots, turmeric, paprika, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally until the turkey is cooked through.

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Add the sesame seeds and greens, and continue to stir and cook until greens are wilted and cooked to desired amount.

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Serve turkey mixture over rice and top with cilantro.

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