Description
Lemon Pepper Turkey Rice Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful meal that combines juicy ground turkey with zesty lemon and aromatic spices over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends with its delightful taste and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the bell peppers and onion.
- Cook the rice: In a pot, combine rice and chicken broth as per package instructions. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Cook turkey: Add ground turkey, garlic powder, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt to the skillet. Cook until the turkey is browned (7-10 minutes).
- Combine: Fold cooked rice into the skillet with turkey and veggies; stir well over low heat for a couple of minutes.
- Garnish & serve: Spoon into bowls and top with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg