Lemon Pepper Turkey and Rice Bowl
Versatile. Flavorful. Loaded with protein.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 365kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper plus more to taste
- 1 pound green beans fresh, trimmed and halved
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bring water, salt and rice to a rolling boil in a sauce pot. Reduce heat to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender and fluffy. Set aside
- While rice is cooking, prepare the ground turkey and green beans.
- Toss green beans with 2 tsp olive oil in a shallow baking dish or sheet pan. Toss a little lemon pepper and mix thoroughly.
- Roast uncovered in a 375 degree oven for about 20-25 minutes, while turkey and rice are cooking. Green beans will be lightly toasted and tender-crisp.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Crumble ground turkey and brown, using spatula to separate and break up larger chunks.
- Season turkey with lemon pepper while browning.
- Drain excess fat and top with cooked rice. Cover and keep warm.
- Toss with green beans, taste for seasoning, and add more lemon pepper if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1236mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 812IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg |
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