Ground Turkey Orzo Recipe: Cozy and Delicious Dinner
This Ground Turkey Orzo is a cozy and delicious dinner option, combining tender orzo with flavorful ground turkey and vibrant broccoli.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth low-sodium recommended
- 1 1/3 cups orzo uncooked
- 1 lb extra lean ground turkey
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz broccoli cut into florets
- 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk whole or plant-based
- 2 oz shredded parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Chop broccoli and sauté in 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until charred and bright green.
- Add 1/2 tbsp olive oil and ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until browned while breaking it apart.
- Toast orzo on the empty side of the skillet for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
- Stir in lemon pepper seasoning, dijon mustard, and lemon juice, then deglaze with 1 cup of chicken broth and add the remaining broth, cooking until orzo is tender.
- Mix in butter, milk, and parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Fold in the cooked broccoli and serve warm, optionally topped with additional parmesan and red pepper flakes.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with unsweetened almond or oat milk, use vegan butter, and replace parmesan with nutritional yeast or a dairy-free alternative. To make it vegetarian, swap ground turkey for plant-based crumbles and use vegetable broth. For added protein, consider incorporating white beans or chickpeas, and for more vegetables, add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.