Turkey Lentil Pilaf

I LOVE cinnamon and mint with meat, so I was excited to make this main dish from Simply in Season. Luckily I was not disappointed.

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1 lb ground turkey
1 cup onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbs fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup dried lentils (sorted, rinsed, and drained)
3/4 cup brown rice
2 cups broth (turkey, chicken, or veg)
1/2 cup tomato sauce

1. Cook ground turkey over medium heat until all pink has disappeared, 5 minutes.

2. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

3. Add mint, cinnamon, and pepper and cook 2 minutes.

4. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until rice is cooked, about 50 minutes.

Servings: 6

The verdict: This reminds me very much of an Indian ground beef recipe that I tried last summer. The instructor said that adding mint to meat dishes make it better for your doshas in the summer. Not sure how that all works – all I know is I love the unique combination of flavors!

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/6 of a recipe (9.2 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 284.58
Calories From Fat (23%) 66.34
% Daily Value
Total Fat 7.35g 11%
Saturated Fat 1.94g 10%
Cholesterol 59.72mg 20%
Sodium 436.18mg 18%
Potassium 690.67mg 20%
Total Carbohydrates 29.59g 10%
Fiber 11.22g 45%
Sugar 2.89g
Protein 24.33g 49%

This post linked to Food Trip Friday and Tasty Tuesday

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