Turkey and Brown Rice Skillet with Zucchini and Carrot
A cozy skillet of browned turkey, tender vegetables and nutty brown rice gets a fresh lift from parsley and lemon zest.
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- PCOS
- Anti-inflammatory
- Pregnancy
- Toddlers
- Dairy-free
- Alpha-gal
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- High cholesterol
- Low-GI
- One pan
- Gluten-free dairy-free
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Ingredients
- 300 g ground turkey, plain, unseasoned
- 120 g certified gluten-free brown rice, uncooked
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
- 1 avocado, sliced
Method
- Cook rice until tender, then drain any remaining water.30 min timer
- Warm oil in a skillet; brown turkey until no pink remains.
- Add carrot, zucchini and garlic; cook until vegetables soften.8 min timer
- Fold in rice, parsley and lemon zest until fragrant.
- Serve warm with sliced avocado alongside.
Why it works
- PCOS: Turkey, vegetables and whole-grain brown rice make a filling plate with no added sugar.
- Gluten-free: Certified gluten-free brown rice and no gluten-containing sauces or seasonings.
- Anti-inflammatory: Lean turkey, vegetables, brown rice and olive oil make a simple meal without added sugar.
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: No gluten, soy, seaweed or kelp; turkey, rice and vegetables make the skillet.
- No spicy food: Parsley and lemon zest season this mild skillet without heat.
- Picky eater: Plain turkey, rice and soft vegetables keep the skillet familiar and mild.
- Milk allergy: The skillet is made with olive oil and contains no dairy ingredients.
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