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Turkey Basil Rice Bowl

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

Turkey Basil Rice Bowl

Total

30 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Serves

2

Servings

Recipe serves 2

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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. 1

    Rinse basmati rice and cook according to package directions (about 15 minutes).

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon; cook 6-8 minutes until browned.

  4. 4

    Stir in garlic, oregano, chili flakes, and diced tomatoes; simmer 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and black pepper, then fold in fresh basil.

  6. 6

    Serve the turkey mixture over the rice.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

480

24% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein38 g
Carbohydrate48 g
Fat14 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar5 g
Sodium520 mg

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