What to Do with Ground Turkey
Transform your weeknight dinners with "What to Do with Ground Turkey," a flavorful and versatile skillet recipe that combines lean ground turkey with vibrant, nutrient-packed vegetables and hearty rice. This step-by-step dish features sautéed onion, garlic, and a colorful medley of red bell peppers, zucchini, and shredded carrots, all brought together with a savory blend of soy sauce, tomato paste, and a dash of paprika and chili powder. The recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, making it a quick and healthy option for busy nights. Perfect for meal prep or family dinners, this one-pan wonder is finished with fresh parsley and optional lemon wedges for a zesty, fresh finish. Explore creative ways to elevate ground turkey while keeping it simple, delicious, and satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until it is fully cooked and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the turkey from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the diced onion for 2-3 minutes until it starts to soften.
Add the minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and shredded carrots to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the tomato paste. Allow it to cook for 1 minute to deepen its flavor before mixing it into the vegetables.
Return the cooked ground turkey to the skillet and stir it into the vegetables.
Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir until everything is evenly combined and heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with optional lemon wedges for a bright flavor boost.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1703 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.9 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 3444 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.7 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 110.1 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 2531 mg | 54% | |
*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.
