Mediterranean Turkey Skillet with Rice, Lemon and Fresh Herbs

Mediterranean Turkey Skillet with Rice, Lemon and Fresh Herbs

Ready in 40 mins

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Servings

Servings 4

Ingredients  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 6 cloves of garlic finely minced
  • 1 lb lean ground Canadian turkey
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried mint
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 ¼ cups long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts drained and chopped
  • â…” cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and sliced
  • â…” cup Kalamata olives sliced
  • 2 tbsp capers drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups poultry broth
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 5–6 minutes, until softened.
  • Add 4 cloves of garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
  • Add the lean ground Canadian turkey. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, for 5–7 minutes, until almost fully cooked through.
  • Add the remaining 2 cloves of garlic, oregano, dried mint, thyme and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in the rice, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, cherry tomatoes, broth and lemon zest. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, cover, then immediately reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Add the baby spinach, cover for 1 minute, then gently stir until wilted.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve warm.

Tips & Tricks

Cook ground Canadian turkey to an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSodium: 1200mg

Credit:

Hubert Cormier (@hub_nutrition)