Turkey and Rice Skillet with Tomatoes
Ground turkey simmered with diced tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers over fluffy basmati rice.

Total
35 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3/4 cup basmati rice
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley(optional)
- 1/2 lemon(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cook basmati rice according to package directions.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dice the onion and mince the garlic, then sauté 3 minutes.
- 3
Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 6 minutes.
- 4
Stir in diced tomatoes with their juices, oregano, and cinnamon. Simmer 8 minutes until thickened.
- 5
Season with salt and black pepper. Serve the turkey over rice, topped with parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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