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Italian Ground Turkey Spinach Orzo – theamazingfood

Italian Ground Turkey Spinach Orzo - theamazingfood
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Italian Ground Turkey Spinach Orzo – theamazingfood is a comforting weeknight meal that combines lean ground turkey, tender orzo pasta, and vibrant spinach in a flavorful broth. This dish is not only satisfying but also quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy families. With its rich flavors and nourishing ingredients, this one-pot wonder will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Plus, it’s easily customizable—feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables or herbs! Bring warmth and joy to your dinner with this delightful recipe that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 12 oz orzo pasta
  • 4.5 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 2.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 0.66 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1.25 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1.25 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp pepper
  • 0.125 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent (3–5 minutes), then add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for an additional minute.
  2. Add ground turkey to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned (5–7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and stir in Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Add orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions (8–10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  5. Once the orzo is al dente, fold in chopped spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and zest.
  7. Serve warm garnished with fresh basil.

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