Spicy Basil Turkey with Jasmine Rice

Name: Spicy Basil Turkey with Jasmine Rice
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground turkey; 0.5 yellow onion (diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated); 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced); 1 green bell pepper (thinly sliced); 0.25 cup gluten-free soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped); 1 cup jasmine rice (uncooked); 2 cup water; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Lean ground turkey quickly sautéed with vibrant bell peppers and aromatic fresh basil in a savory and slightly spicy sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice for a flavorful Thai-inspired bowl.

Prep: 12 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 27 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Thai
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.63/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
0.5 yellow onion (diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 green bell pepper (thinly sliced)
0.25 cup gluten-free soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
0.5 cup fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped)
1 cup jasmine rice (uncooked)
2 cup water
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

First, rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Combine rice with 2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
While rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in 1/2 each diced yellow onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger. Cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add 1 each sliced red bell pepper and 1 each sliced green bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Pour the sauce over the turkey and vegetables, stirring to coat.
Stir in 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves and cook for 1 minute until just wilted. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Serve the spicy basil turkey immediately over the cooked jasmine rice.

Notes

If you enjoy extra heat, you can add more red pepper flakes to taste. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro for extra freshness.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 530
Protein: 52.8 g
Carbohydrates: 46.2 g
Fat: 15.6 g
Fiber: 7.9 g
Sodium: 1450 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.9 g
Sugar: 6.1 g
Cholesterol: 128 mg