Warm Indian-Spiced Turkey Pilaf

Fragrant white rice cooked with ground turkey and chickpeas, infused with mild aromatic Indian spices like turmeric and cumin, creating a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 18 min
• Total: 28 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Indian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.59/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• one-pot
• sauté
• quick
• healthy
• comfort food
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 0.5 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 15 ounce chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
2. Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
3. Stir in the ground cumin, ground turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until aromatic.
4. Return the cooked turkey to the skillet. Stir in the rinsed and drained chickpeas, white rice, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. If necessary, cook for a few more minutes until the rice is fully cooked.
6. Fluff the pilaf with a fork. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Adjust spices to your taste. For added vegetable content, you can stir in 1 cup of frozen mixed vegetables (like carrots and peas) along with the chickpeas.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 545
• Protein: 30.9 g
• Carbohydrates: 64.2 g
• Fat: 16.2 g
• Fiber: 6.6 g
• Sodium: 1282 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
• Sugar: 5.3 g
• Cholesterol: 91 mg