Description
A delightful blend of flavors and textures with tender orzo pasta, lean ground turkey, fresh veggies, and aromatic spices, perfect for any dinner table.
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) low sodium chicken broth
- 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 olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add diced red bell pepper and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes over the mixture. Add dry orzo pasta and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in chicken broth and add diced tomatoes with their juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in chopped spinach and let wilt for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Let stand for 2 minutes before serving. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges.
Notes
For a soupier dish, you can add more broth. Consider using high-quality low-sodium chicken broth for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg