Ground Turkey Orzo: A Deliciously Easy Dinner Idea!
Ground Turkey Orzo is a quick and easy dinner option that combines lean ground turkey with orzo pasta and a variety of vegetables for a nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add ground turkey, cook until browned.
- Stir in bell pepper and zucchini, cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add orzo, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or carrots.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg