Description
A hearty and flavorful turkey orzo dinner featuring ground turkey, tender orzo pasta, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 cup orzo pasta
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion, carrot, and celery to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in the orzo pasta, diced tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the skillet.
Simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the skillet from heat and gently stir in the chopped spinach until wilted.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes