Mediterranean Ground Turkey Bell Pepper Bowl

Description

This irresistible Mediterranean bowl delivers bold, savory flavor, satisfying texture, and a creamy finish that makes every bite better than the last. The juicy seasoned turkey and fluffy rice are brought together by a cool lemon garlic sauce that turns a simple dinner into something you will crave all week. It is fresh, filling, and easy enough for a weeknight while tasting like a meal you would happily order from your favorite restaurant. One bite will make this a permanent part of your dinner rotation.

Ingredients

Bowl

• 1 Cup of Jasmine Rice
• 2 Cups of Filtered Water
• 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
• a Small of Onion
• 1 Large of Bell Pepper(s)
• 1 lb of Ground Turkey
• 3 Minced of Garlic Clove(s)
• 1 Teaspoon of Oregano
• 1 Teaspoon of Basil
• 1 Teaspoon of Salt
• 1/2 Cup of Bone Broth
• 2 Cups of Spinach
• 1/4 Cup of Fresh Parsley
• 1/2 Cup of Feta

Lemon Garlic Sauce

• 1/2 Cup of Yogurt
• 2 Tablespoons of Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Garlic Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon of Salt
• 2 Tablespoon of Filtered Water

Equipment

• Medium Saucepan
• Large Skillet
• Cooking Utensils
• Non Toxic Cutting Board
• Non Toxic Knife
• Dry Measuring Cups
• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Measuring Spoons
• Small Mixing Bowl
• Whisk

Instructions

• Add the jasmine rice and 2 cups water or chicken bone broth to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil
• Dice the bell pepper and onion. Chop the parsley. Mince the garlic.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice rest covered for 10 minutes
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
• Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until tender
• Add the ground turkey and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until fully cooked
• Add the garlic, oregano, basil, and salt and cook for 1 minute
• Pour in the chicken broth or water and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the turkey is juicy and coated in the seasonings
• Add the spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until tender and bright green
• Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the parsley
• To a small bowl, add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, water and whisk until creamy.
• Fluff the jasmine rice with a fork and divide it among four bowls
• Top the rice with the ground turkey and red bell pepper mixture
• Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over each bowl
• Drizzle the lemon garlic sauce over each bowl as desired and serve

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