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Smoky Turkey and Saffron Red Rice
Smoky Turkey and Saffron Red Rice combines seasoned ground turkey with green beans to create a delicious all-in-one meal. This is an instant family favorite recipe!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Keyword ground turkey and rice recipes, ground turkey recipes, saffron rice recipes, saffron turkey
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
Servings 12
Calories 205 kcal
Author Jenny
2 cups uncooked basmati rice 3 Tablespoons grape seed oil (you can use olive oil if you need) 1 1/2 cups finely chopped white onion 2 Tablespoons fresh minced garlic 1 pound ground turkey breast 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper 2 15 oz cans green beans drained 8 ounces tomato sauce 1 tablespoon McCormick Gourmet Roasted Cumin 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Smoked Paprika 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet garlic salt 1 heaping teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Spanish Saffron threads
Cook rice according to package directions.
Heat oil into a large 5 quart dutch oven or pot over medium heat.
Saute onions for 5 minutes or until translucent and softened. Stir in garlic and stir for 1 minute.
Add turkey, salt, pepper and cook until cooked through and crumbled.
Stir in green beans, rice, tomato sauce, cumin, paprika, garlic salt and saffron threads. Stir until well combined.
Taste and season according to your liking. Reduce heat to low until ready to serve.
Calories: 205 kcal | Carbohydrates: 29 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 21 mg | Sodium: 268 mg | Potassium: 258 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 145 IU | Vitamin C: 4 mg | Calcium: 26 mg | Iron: 1 mg