Description
Discover a delicious and nutritious Quick Ground Turkey Orzo Recipe that will transform your weeknight dinners. This one-pot meal combines ground turkey, orzo pasta, and fresh broccoli, all cooked together for a delightful dish that’s ready in just 40 minutes. With zesty lemon pepper seasoning and creamy elements, it offers a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for busy families or meal prep, this recipe is customizable—feel free to add your favorite vegetables or spices. Whether it’s a casual family dinner or an elegant gathering, this hearty dish is bound to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces broccoli
- 1 pound extra lean ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 and 1/3 cups orzo (220 grams)
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 and 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup milk
- Shredded parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli and cut it into bite-sized florets.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in lemon pepper seasoning and Dijon mustard until the turkey is well-coated.
- Add orzo, chicken broth, lemon juice, and broccoli; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Stir in butter and milk; warm through for another 3-5 minutes until creamy.
- Serve hot topped with shredded parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg