Description
A hearty and comforting dish featuring lean ground turkey simmered with potatoes, fresh spring peas, and a flavorful blend of tomato, garlic, and cilantro. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this ground turkey recipe is seasoned with cumin and includes a touch of tomato sauce for a rich, savory finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Fresh Herbs
- 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
Protein
- 20 oz 93% lean ground turkey
Pantry Items
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup water (plus more if needed)
- 1 tsp cumin (or to taste)
- 1 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Prepare the tomato mixture: Finely chop the tomato, garlic, and cilantro using a mini food processor or chop by hand to create a fresh aromatic base for the dish.
- Brown the turkey: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey. Season with cumin and kosher salt to taste, cooking until the meat is fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Combine ingredients: Add the chopped scallions, tomato mixture, fresh peas, diced potatoes, tomato sauce, water, additional cumin, salt, and the bay leaf to the skillet with the turkey. Stir everything to combine well.
- Simmer the dish: Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer over medium-low heat for about 25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and add more water if needed to maintain moisture.
- Finish and serve: Remove the bay leaf before serving. Optionally, serve the dish over cooked rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Spring peas, ground turkey, cumin, cilantro, and potatoes come together to create this quick, comforting weeknight dish.
- Adjust cumin and salt to your taste preferences for more or less spice and seasoning.
- If you prefer a thicker stew, reduce the amount of water slightly or simmer uncovered for a few minutes at the end.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 209
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 331.5 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
