Description
This Ground Turkey with Potatoes and Spring Peas recipe is a flavorful and hearty weeknight dish that combines lean ground turkey, tender potatoes, fresh peas, and aromatic spices. The dish is simmered in a savory tomato sauce infused with cumin, garlic, and fresh cilantro, delivering a comforting meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients
- 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 Items
- 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 the aromatics: Finely chop the tomato, garlic, and fresh cilantro using a mini food processor or by hand. Set this mixture aside.
- Brown the turkey: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned and cooked through, seasoning with salt and cumin to taste. Break up the meat as it cooks for even browning.
- Add vegetables and liquids: To the browned turkey, add the chopped scallions, the tomato-garlic-cilantro mixture, fresh peas, diced potatoes, tomato sauce, water, additional cumin, extra salt as desired, and the bay leaf.
- Simmer the mixture: Cover the skillet and let it simmer over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook for about 25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and fully cooked. Add more water if the mixture becomes too thick or starts to stick.
- Finish and serve: Remove the bay leaf before serving. This dish pairs well served over rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Spring peas, ground turkey, cumin, cilantro, and potatoes create a quick and comforting dish perfect for weeknights.
- You can adjust the seasoning with more cumin or salt depending on your taste preferences.
- If you don’t have fresh peas, frozen peas can be used as an alternative.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili flakes or cayenne pepper during cooking.
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: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
