Description
Delicious and easy Ground Turkey Orzo Skillet recipe – perfect for a quick weeknight meal! Discover how to make this flavorful dish today.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454g) lean ground turkey
- 1½ cups (300g) uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 zucchini, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups (720ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5oz/411g) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it into chunks. Season with salt and pepper. Brown for 2-3 minutes before breaking into smaller pieces. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes total.
- Step 3: Add diced bell pepper, zucchini, dried oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Step 4: Add uncooked orzo to the skillet and stir for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast the pasta.
- Step 5: Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes with their juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Step 6: Test orzo for doneness after 10 minutes. Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Step 7: Remove from heat and stir in most of the Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Step 8: Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve topped with fresh parsley, remaining Parmesan, and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg