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Greek Turkey Orzo Skillet

Looking for a quick and easy family dinner on a busy night? Inspired by the nutritious Mediterranean diet, this one-pot meal is bursting with flavor and heart-healthy benefits!
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Course: Dinner
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 29 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 480kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • ¾ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • 1 ½ cups dried orzo
  • 12- oz. jar of roasted red bell peppers (diced)
  • ½ cup kalamata olives (with pits removed and sliced in half)
  • 14.5- oz. can of artichokes (drained, rinsed and chopped)
  • 8 oz. frozen spinach (not thawed)
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • Zest and juice from 1 lemon

Optional:

  • 1 oz. feta cheese (chopped)
  • A handful of parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  • Heat a large, rimmed skillet (with a lid) over medium heat. Add olive oil.
  • Once the oil is hot, add ground turkey and a pinch of salt. Cook until the turkey is cooked through, for about 8 minutes.
  • Stir the oregano, salt, pepper and chopped garlic into the meat and cook until fragrant, for about 1 minute.
  • Add the dried orzo, allowing it to “toast” with the meat mixture for 2 minutes and stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  • Stir in the broth. Add the roasted red bell peppers, artichokes, kalamata olives and frozen spinach. Mix well.
  • Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring to a slight boil. Continue to stir frequently, scraping the bottom of the skillet to prevent sticking. Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low and cover.
  • Simmer for 12 minutes, lifting the lid, stirring and scraping the bottom of the skillet every 1-2 minutes. If the orzo begins to absorb the liquid, add more broth to keep it covered.
  • Once the orzo is cooked, remove the lid, add the juice and zest of 1 lemon and mix well.
  • Divide among four plates. If using, top with chopped fresh parsley and feta cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can freeze your leftover feta cheese in 1-oz. cubes in a plastic bag or freezer-safe container to use next time!
  • Feel free to sub basil or Italian seasoning for the oregano.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 41gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 2735mgPotassium: 862mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 7388IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 187mgIron: 11mg
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Nutrition Facts
Greek Turkey Orzo Skillet
Amount per Serving
Calories
480
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
65
mg
22
%
Sodium
 
2735
mg
119
%
Potassium
 
862
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
59
g
20
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
41
g
82
%
Vitamin A
 
7388
IU
148
%
Vitamin C
 
47
mg
57
%
Calcium
 
187
mg
19
%
Iron
 
11
mg
61
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.