One-Pot Ground Turkey Orzo
One-Pot Ground Turkey Orzo is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender orzo pasta with lean ground turkey, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs—all cooked together in one pot for easy cleanup. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering a burst of flavors in every bite while allowing you to customize it to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add ground turkey; cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart.
- Mix in the bell peppers and dried herbs; sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the orzo. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes until orzo absorbs most of the liquid.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes). Serve hot with grated Parmesan on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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