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Ground Turkey Orzo

Ground Turkey Orzo: Your New Favorite One-Pot Wonder

Ground Turkey Orzo is a quick and satisfying one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey can swap with ground chicken or beef
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil use vegetable oil for a neutral flavor
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion can substitute with shallots or green onions
  • 2 cloves Garlic or use garlic powder in a pinch
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper any bell pepper or zucchini works
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes canned, or use fresh tomatoes
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce crushed tomatoes for chunkier texture
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or use fresh herbs in larger amounts
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil or use fresh herbs in larger amounts
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional for added heat
  • to taste Salt adjust to taste
  • to taste Black Pepper adjust to taste
For the Final Touch
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta or substitute with gluten-free orzo
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or use nutritional yeast for a vegan alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or other herbs work well

Equipment

  • large skillet or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until it's browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
  2. With the turkey still in the skillet, add a chopped yellow onion and diced red bell pepper. Cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables soften and the onion turns translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in 1 can of diced tomatoes and 1 cup of tomato sauce. Season with dried oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
  4. Add 1 cup of orzo pasta and 2 cups of chicken broth. Bring back to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally until the orzo is tender.
  5. Once cooked, remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Stir frequently to prevent orzo from sticking. Adjust broth if needed for desired consistency.

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