Curry Ground Turkey with Rice and Peas
Curry ground turkey with rice and peas is full of warm, rich flavors but is super quick and easy to make!
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced small
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb. lean ground turkey, I use 93% lean
- 1 tablespoon curry powder or garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 cup frozen peas
For serving:
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- Steamed brown rice
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and cook another minute.
- Add ground turkey the pan and and cook until browned through, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add the curry, cumin, coriander, salt, turmeric and ginger and stir well to combine.
- Stir in the tomatoes and peas until warmed through, 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the curried turkey and peas over steamed rice. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro and enjoy!
Notes
Turkey: I use a 93% lean ground turkey for this recipe. You can use whichever kind you prefer, just drain off any excess grease. You could probably also substitute ground beef, pork, lamb or chicken in this recipe, though I haven’t tried it like that yet.
Spices: Either curry powder or Garam masala will work in this recipe. I’ve tried both and loved it both ways.
Want to add a spicy kick? Chop a jalapeño or red chili pepper and sauté it along with the onion. Or you could add ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes with the other spices to give it some heat.
Peas: Frozen peas are my go-to, but you could substitute canned peas (drained well) if that's what you prefer. Or if you aren't a pan, you can omit the peas. You could also substitute some wilted spinach if you'd rather.
Rice: You’ll need to get your rice cooked and prepped separately. Brown rice, white rice, basmati rice and even cauliflower rice are all good serving options.
Leftovers: Leftovers, once cooled, can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Reheat over medium low on the stove or in the microwave.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 585mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g
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