Mediterranean Turkey Rice Bake Crock Pot
Savor the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this hearty Mediterranean Turkey Rice Bake Crock Pot recipe, an easy one-pot meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. This dish combines lean ground turkey, tender long-grain rice, and colorful veggies like red bell pepper and zucchini, all slow-cooked in a fragrant blend of cumin, oregano, and paprika. Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese add a delightful tangy twist, while fresh parsley and optional lemon wedges complete the bright, Mediterranean-inspired profile. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and cooked to perfection in a crock pot, this protein-packed, gluten-free recipe is a wholesome yet indulgent option the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Cooked or canned diced tomatoes, drained
- 3 cups Chicken broth
- 1.5 cups Long-grain white rice
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Zucchini, diced
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 4 optional Lemon wedges
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Transfer the mixture to the crock pot.
Add the cooked turkey, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and uncooked rice to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
Add the sliced olives, diced red bell pepper, diced zucchini, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix everything together well.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley over the top.
Serve the bake warm, garnished with additional parsley or lemon wedges for extra brightness. Enjoy your Mediterranean-inspired meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1910 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.0 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 377 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 7684 mg | 334% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 126.4 g | 253% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 641 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 20.9 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 3421 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
