Sautéed Turkey and Greens with Brown Rice

A swift and healthy skillet meal featuring lean ground turkey, wilted spinach, and tender brown rice, seasoned with garlic and oregano for a light yet satisfying dish.

• Prep: 8 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 23 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.04/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sodium
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• savory
• comfort food
• stir-fry

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey (lean)
• 0.5 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 5 ounce fresh spinach (baby)
• 0.25 cup water (or no-salt-added vegetable broth)
• 2 cup brown rice (cooked)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add 1/2 diced yellow onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add 5 ounces fresh baby spinach and 1/4 cup water or no-salt-added vegetable broth. Cover and cook until spinach is wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Stir everything together until well combined. Serve the turkey and spinach mixture with 2 cups cooked brown rice, dividing evenly into 4 portions.

Notes

This dish reheats well, making it excellent for meal prep lunches or dinners throughout the week. Ensure your brown rice is cooked prior to starting for the fastest preparation.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 385
• Protein: 37.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 38.2 g
• Fat: 9.9 g
• Fiber: 7.4 g
• Sodium: 75 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
• Sugar: 3.7 g
• Cholesterol: 95 mg