Cheesy Ground Turkey Rice Skillet with Marinara Sauce
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
This is a perfect weeknight dinner that delivers big on flavor with minimal effort. Packed with lean protein, whole grains, and a melty cheese topping, it’s a meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Servings: 6
Calories: 257kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb ground turkey,
- 1 small zucchini, shredded (1/2 cup)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes optional, to taste
- 25 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or white rice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- Finely chopped basil, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring and breaking apart the turkey with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded zucchini, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and crushed pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the marinara sauce, cooked rice, and 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella. Stir until combined and cheese is melted. Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Preheat the broiler. Place the skillet under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and slightly browned. Watch closely. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil. Serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 792mg | Potassium: 732mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 764IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 2mg