Description
A comforting and quick weeknight dish featuring lean ground turkey simmered with fresh spring peas, diced potatoes, and a flavorful tomato sauce infused with cumin and fresh cilantro. This hearty meal balances protein and vegetables, making it perfect served over rice for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 1 medium tomato
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 4 medium scallions (chopped)
- 1 cup fresh peas
- 1 large potato (peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes)
Meat
- 20 oz 93% lean ground turkey
Pantry
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tsp cumin (or to taste)
- 1 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Prepare Aromatics: Finely chop the tomato, garlic, and cilantro using a mini food processor or by hand to create a fresh aromatic mixture that will enhance the flavor of the dish.
- Brown Turkey: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey, seasoning it with salt and cumin to taste. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks for even texture.
- Add Vegetables and Simmer: To the browned turkey, add the chopped scallions, the prepared tomato mixture, fresh peas, diced potatoes, tomato sauce, water, additional cumin, salt, and the bay leaf. Stir everything to combine well.
- Cook Until Tender: Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer over medium-low heat for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed to keep the mixture from drying out. Cook until the potatoes are tender and all flavors have melded together.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf, check seasonings, and adjust salt or cumin as desired. Serve hot, ideally over rice for a complete and filling meal.
Notes
- Spring peas, ground turkey, cumin, cilantro and potatoes come together to create this quick comforting weeknight dish.
- Adjust cumin and salt according to your taste preferences.
- Adding water as needed prevents sticking and ensures potatoes cook evenly.
- Can be served over rice or enjoyed on its own for a low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 209 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 332 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
