Greek Turkey Orzo

Clock

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb ground turkey
  • 4 shallots, diced
  • 1 (6-oz) can tomato paste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint, divided
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 5 cups water
  • 1½ cups orzo

Instructions

  1. Cook turkey and shallots in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until browned and crumbly. Drain, if needed, and return to pot.
  2. Stir in tomato paste, 2 Tbsp mint, salt, cinnamon, and pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  3. Add 5 cups water; bring to a boil. Add orzo; stir. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until orzo is done, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp mint.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 6
Calories
415
415
Fat (g) 14 14
Sat. Fat (g) 4 4
Protein (g) 27 27
Carb (g) 43 43
Fiber (g) 8 8
Sodium (mg) 350 350
T. Sugs (g) 4 4
A. Sugs (g) 0 0

Mediterranean Meal Plan

This recipe selected from the eMeals Mediterranean Meal Plan.
Each Dinner Plan Includes:

  • Seven Dinner Menus
  • Matching Grocery List
  • Access via App or Online
See This Meal Plan