Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew
This satisfying stew comes together in a snap. Mashed chickpeas add body to the broth, and tomato paste adds a savory note without adding too much sodium to this healthy recipe for weight loss.
Ingredients
- 2 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces 93%-lean ground turkey
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 2 medium carrots, diced (3/4 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups iqf (individually quick-frozen) spinach (8 oz.)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)