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You Will Need
- 1 16-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 3 celery stalks, finely chopped plus 1 c. celery, sliced
- 3 plum tomatoes, diced
- 3 scallions, sliced thinly
- 1/2 c. olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 8 basil leaves, shredded
- Juice from 3 lemons
- 3/8 tsp. pepper
- 3 tbsp. raisins
- 1 tbsp. nonfat plain yogurt
- 2 small carrots, grated plus 1 c. carrots, sliced
- 1 tbsp. fat-free dressing
- 2 tbsp. canola oil
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 large potato, sliced into strips
- 1 large sweet potato, sliced into strips
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 10.5-oz. can low sodium, fat-free chicken broth
- 1/2 c. onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste, no salt added
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 10-oz. package frozen peas
- 3 1/2 c. turkey breast, chopped
Steps
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Step 1
Make a chickpea salad
Make a chickpea salad. Toss the chickpeas, chopped celery, tomatoes, scallions, olives, olive oil, fresh basil, lemon juice, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Serve the salad at room temperature.
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Make the salad in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Step 2
Make a raisin and carrot salad
Make a raisin and carrot salad. Mix the raisins, yogurt, grated carrots, and fat-free dressing in a small bowl. Refrigerate for a couple of hours to let the flavors blend, and eat with pita bread or as a side salad.
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Step 3
Make oven fries
Make oven fries. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the canola oil, paprika, chili powder, and potatoes in a large bowl and toss. Place the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through. Remove them from the oven and sprinkle them with salt.
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Step 4
Make turkey tomato stew
Make turkey tomato stew. Add the sliced carrots and celery, chicken broth, canned tomatoes, onion, tomato paste, minced garlic, dried basil, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large pot. Bring it to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Then add the peas and turkey, and simmer for 15 additional minutes. Divide leftovers into single-serving containers and store in the refrigerator or freezer.
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80 to 90 percent of the world's chickpeas come from India.
