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Ground Turkey Orzo: 1 Easy & Amazing Recipe

Ground Turkey Orzo
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A flavorful and convenient weeknight meal featuring ground turkey and orzo pasta, this dish offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
  2. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Stir in orzo pasta and chopped bell pepper.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked through and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
  8. Stir in fresh parsley.
  9. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  10. Serve your delicious ground turkey orzo hot.

Notes

  • For a creamy ground turkey orzo, stir in 1/4 cup of heavy cream or cream cheese at the end of cooking.
  • Add your favorite vegetables like spinach, peas, or corn for extra nutrition in your ground turkey orzo.
  • Lemon zest or juice can add a bright flavor to this ground turkey orzo recipe.
  • This ground turkey orzo is great for meal prep.

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