Quick Ground Turkey Orzo: A Deliciously Easy Dinner Delight
A quick and flavorful dish combining ground turkey and orzo for a delightful dinner experience. Perfect for busy nights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in ground turkey, seasoning with oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo and cook for about 8-10 minutes or until tender.
- Fold in spinach and Parmesan cheese until spinach wilts.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes or fresh herbs.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Quick Ground Turkey Orzo Recipe