Description
A quick and easy recipe for Ground Turkey Orzo that combines lean turkey with orzo pasta and vegetables for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add ground turkey, cooking until browned.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in orzo and reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Fold in chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or peas.
- For added flavor, top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg