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Ground Turkey and Rice

Emily
Ground turkey with rice, carrots, and bell peppers is a flavorful and nutritious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Easy to prepare and ideal for meal prep, it combines lean protein with fresh vegetables for a satisfying dish that’s both delicious and convenient. Enjoy a wholesome dinner with minimal effort!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
ESTIMATED COST : $5.65 or $1.41 a serve
Course Main Course
Cuisine Western
Servings 4 serves
Calories 313 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the rice

  • 1 cup (215 grams, 7.58 ounces) basmati rice
  • 1 ½ cups (375 ml/grams, 13.22 ounces) water

For the Turkey

  • 2 tablespoons neutral flavored oil such as vegetable oil
  • ½ cup (60 grams, 2.20 ounces) red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup (60 grams, 2.20 ounces) carrot, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 400 grams (14.11 ounces) ground turkey
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • ½ cup (40 grams, 1.41 ounces) green (spring) onions finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or to taste
  • Sesame seeds lightly toasted, to garnish, optional

Instructions
 

For the Rice

  • Rinse your rice under room temperature water about 2 – 3 times, or until the water runs clear. Drain any excess water.
  • Place rinse rice in a medium sized saucepan, then add the 1 ½ cups water. Place over medium to high heat and bring liquid to a boil.
    Once at a boil, reduce the heat to low to bring the liquid to a simmer. Stir the rice, making sure no rice is stuck at the bottom of your pan.
  • Once at a simmer, cover with a lid and cook for 25 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and allow rice to rest for at least 10 minutes, covered.

For the Turkey

  • Heat oil in a medium sized frying pan over medium to high heat. Once hot, add the red bell pepper and carrot. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables have softened slightly.
  • Next, fry the minced garlic for about 1 minute. Then add the ground turkey, breaking it into smaller pieces. Season your turkey with salt and pepper.
    Cook your turkey until it has become lightly browned and is cooked.
  • Mix through the soy sauce, green onions, and Worcestershire sauce. Taste for seasoning and adjust as desired. Turn off heat.
  • Serve turkey mixture over rice. Garnish with lightly toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serveCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 1551mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g
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