Turkey Basil Rice Bowl
Juicy ground turkey simmered with tomatoes and fresh basil over fluffy basmati rice for a quick, satisfying lunch.

Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
Servings
Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 oz oz ground turkey
- 3/4 cup cup basmati rice
- 1 cup cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 whole yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup cup fresh basil, torn
- 1/4 tsp tsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Rinse basmati rice and cook according to package directions (about 15 minutes).
- 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 4 minutes.
- 3
Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon; cook 6-8 minutes until browned.
- 4
Stir in garlic, oregano, chili flakes, and diced tomatoes; simmer 5 minutes.
- 5
Season with salt and black pepper, then fold in fresh basil.
- 6
Serve the turkey mixture over the rice.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
480
24% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 48 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
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