Description
A simple yet tasty dish combining ground turkey and creamy orzo pasta with vibrant veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454g) lean ground turkey
- 1 cup (190g) uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 3 cups (720ml) chicken broth, low sodium
- 1 can (14.5oz/411g) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups (60g) fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, seasoning it with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Toss in the diced onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if desired. Add the dry orzo pasta and toast it for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and wilt for about a minute. Remove from heat, mix in the Parmesan cheese and parsley, and let sit for about 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute ground turkey with lentils and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg