Spicy Moroccan Turkey Stew Weight Watchers Recipes

SLOW-COOKER MOROCCAN TURKEY STEW

Steps:

• Combine the allspice and 3 teaspoons salt in a small bowl. Season the turkey thighs with half the salt mixture in a 5-quart slow cooker.
• Toss the squash, chickpeas, tomatoes, apricots, raisins, carrots, onions and chiles with the remaining spiced salt. Pour the vegetables over the turkey (the cooker will be full; arrange the mixture so the lid fits). Cover and cook on high for 6 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
• Spoon the vegetables and broth into bowls. Remove and discard the turkey bones and place the meat on top of the vegetables.
• Juice the lemon; pulse with the cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Add the oil and process until smooth. Serve the stew in bowls; drizzle with the cilantro sauce.

MOROCCAN MEATBALL STEW

Steps:

• To make the meatballs: line a cookie sheet with plastic wrap. Mix the meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Using moistened hands and about 2 tablespoons of the mixture make 1 1/2 inch meatballs. Arrange meatballs on the cookie sheet. I prepared these ahead and put in the fridge.
• To make the stew: heat oil in a large ovenproof pot over medium heat. Stir in onions and saute them for 15 minutes.
• Stir in garlic, cinnamon, turmeric and saffron (if using) and cook stirring for 2 minutes.
• Stir in broth, tomatoes and raisins.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bring stew to a simmer and stir in carrots and meatballs. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cilantro. Cover pot and place in oven.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes.
• Sprinkle with spinach and cover and bake another 5 minutes.
• Stir to mix and remove cinnamon sticks.

SPICY TURKEY SLOW COOKER SOUP (WW - ONLY 3 PTS/SERVING)

Steps:

• In a bowl combine spices (allspice - garlic salt plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Add turkey and toss. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
• Place turkey in crockpot (plus any spices left in the bowl) and next 7 ingredients (garlic - salt plus the remaining 1/4 tsp pepper). Stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
• Stir in lime juice and cilantro and let sit another 5 minutes or so.

SPICY MOROCCAN STEW

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling over high heat. Add carrots; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until carrots are just tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain carrots; set aside.
• Meanwhile, in large ziptight plastic bag, combine flour, cumin, coriander, ground red pepper, black pepper, cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add chicken and toss until evenly coated.
• In a nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicke and cook until evenly browned, about 5 minutes per side. With tongs, transfer chicken to large bowl.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, zucchini, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add carrots and 1/4 cup water, and cook 5 minutes longer.
• To vegetables in skillet, add tomatoes with puree, garbanzo beans, and chicken; heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring and breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced with knife, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare couscous as label directs.
• To serve, spoon couscous onto large platter; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

SPICY MOROCCAN TURKEY STEW WEIGHT WATCHERS

Steps:

• Combine the beans, broth, carrots, curry, cinnamon, and cayenne in a large saucepan; cover and bring to a boil.
• Cook, uncovered, until the carrots are tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the turkey. Reduce teh heat and dsummer until the turkey is heated through, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the arugula and cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in the couscous and salt. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve with the stew.