One-Pot Spiced Turkey and Rice
Updated October 14, 2024
Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.
- Total Time
- 55 minutes
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 45 minutes
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Ingredients
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow or red onion, diced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, grated or finely minced
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, finely grated, or 1 small red or green chile pepper, minced, or use both
1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt, plus more to taste
1 ½ teaspoons garam masala, plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
1 pound ground turkey
1 cup long-grain white rice (basmati or jasmine)
1 cup frozen peas or corn
1 cup freshly chopped cilantro or parsley, more for serving (optional)
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 to 6 servings)
33 grams carbs; 52 milligrams cholesterol; 323 calories; 7 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 13 grams fat; 2 grams fiber; 391 milligrams sodium; 19 grams protein; 2 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Add olive oil to a 3- to 4-quart Dutch oven. Add onion and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic and ginger and chile, if using, and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in salt, garam masala, cinnamon, cayenne and turkey. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula or spoon, until it’s deeply browned, 6 to 10 minutes.
- Step 2
Stir in the rice and coat in mixture. Stir in 2½ cups of water and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to very low. Cook at a gentle simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is just tender, 23 to 27 minutes.
- Step 3
Remove the lid and stir in the peas and cilantro or parsley, if using. Cover and cook until the peas are heated through, another 1 to 3 minutes. Taste and add more salt if needed. Top with more chopped herbs if you like, and sprinkle with more garam masala.
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Comments
This one is a keeper! Easy prep and one pot are always a favorite. I agree with another commenter that increasing garlic, ginger, and spices would be good for flavor. We don’t do it this round but will the next time we make it. Only changes I made was using brown rice. I soaked the rice for about 5 hours and the cooking time in the recipe worked.
quick and pretty decent, good for a weeknight! i’d recommend using 1/4-1/2 cup less water and check the rice periodically. i used the full 2.5 cups and it turned out a bit mushy. i’d also recommend topping with green onions and a fried egg!
This was well received—excellent. Doubled all of the spices (not the salt) including the ginger. Used half of a large serrano pepper as well. Used peas which were fine. 24 minutes for the basamati rice I used.
To get perfectly-textured rice, I did the rice in a rice cooker while I browned the onion and tomato on the stovetop. It's no longer a one-pot recipe my way, but it saves lots of time since you can start the rice immediately and the dish is essentially finished once the rice cooker dings. I found it to be very easy and stress-free. also delicious!
I followed the comment recommendations and doubled the spices and aromatics, and used 2.25 cups of chicken stock instead of the 2.5 cups of water. The rice came out a little soft but still tasty, I will try 2 cups next time. I served it with an herb salad that brought it all together. I’m looking forward to crisping up the rice on a reheated serving and will definitely make it again.
Easy, delicious and versatile. I was skeptical about adding unwashed basmati but trusted Melissa. Nevertheless I did add just 2 cups liquid and the texture of rice was spot on. Mixed some fresh mint with the cilantro. For the acidity some people are seeking, I recommend carrot pickle or the like.