Greek Turkey and Rice Bowl

Here is another simple, quick and delicious meal. I am a huge fan of mediterranean flavors- if you are too, try this one out!

Greek Turkey and Rice Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey

  • 1-2 cups uncooked brown rice

  • 1 bunch asparagus

  • 1 TBSP olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 4 handfuls of spinach

  • 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, sliced

  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • handful parsley, chopped

  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced

  • feta

  • salt and pepper

How to:

  1. Cook rice by placing in a saucepan with with chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat and cook.

  2. Preheat oven to 400F. Wash asparagus and mix with 1/2 TBSP olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place in oven and cook 25ish minutes, or until cooked.

  3. Meanwhile, add olive oil to a saute pan. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Then add ground turkey, oregano, salt and pepper and cook until turkey is cooked through.

  4. As the rice is getting close to being cooked, add olives, sun dried tomatoes, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix. Then add spinach and parsley and cover until it steams down.

  5. Once everything is cooked, serve rice topped with turkey and feta with asparagus on the side. Enjoy!