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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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.