Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring savory ground turkey served over rice, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the rice: Cook according to package instructions using broth instead of water.
- Sauté the turkey: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add ground turkey and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and onion, cooking until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the vegetables and sauté for an additional 3-5 minutes until tender.
- Season with soy sauce, adjusting flavors as needed.
- Serve over rice, garnished with fresh herbs or toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
This dish is versatile; feel free to add your favorite vegetables or substitute quinoa for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground turkey, quick dinner, weeknight meal, easy recipes, healthy recipes