Description
A delightful and nutritious one-pot dish combining wholesome ground turkey, fresh spinach, and tender orzo, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook the Onion: Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Brown the Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the Mixture: Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add Orzo and Broth: Pour in the orzo and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes or until the orzo is tender.
- Add Spinach: Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Taste and Adjust: Check for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a Mediterranean twist, add sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: ground turkey, spinach, orzo, one-pot meal, healthy dinner, meal prep