Mojito Ground Turkey Skillet with Cilantro Lime Rice
Savory ground turkey cooked with fresh mint and lime, served over fluffy cilantro-lime rice for a refreshing and hearty meal.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Total: 25 min
- Servings: 3
- Cuisine: Cuban
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $2.97/serving
Dietary
- Dairy-Free
- Nut-Free
- Gluten-Free
- Egg-Free
- High-Protein
- Low-Sugar
Tags
- sauté
- quick
- fresh
- savory
- healthy
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey (lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red onion (medium, finely diced)
- 3 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 4 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cup water
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine white rice and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add red onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the turkey. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until onion is softened.
- Stir in chopped fresh mint, 3 tablespoons lime juice, ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to combine the flavors.
- Once rice is ready, fluff with a fork and stir in 1/4 cup fresh cilantro and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
- Serve the mojito ground turkey mixture over the cilantro-lime rice.
Notes
Using lean ground turkey helps keep the dish light. Adjust the amount of mint and lime to your personal preference for a stronger 'mojito' flavor.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 500
- Protein: 40.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 49.3 g
- Fat: 16.5 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Sugar: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg