Description
This Mediterranean Turkey Skillet is a flavorful and hearty dish combining ground turkey with olives, artichoke hearts, cannellini beans, and feta cheese. Infused with garlic, oregano, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar, it makes a delightful one-pan meal perfect for a quick and nutritious dinner, served alongside orzo or rice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 sweet or yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can black olives, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can artichoke hearts, quartered and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, plus more for garnish
- Orzo or rice, for serving
Instructions
- Cook onions: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and become translucent.
- Cook turkey and garlic: Add ground turkey, minced garlic, and dried oregano to the skillet. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, breaking up the turkey with a spatula until it is browned and cooked through.
- Add olives, artichokes, and beans: Stir in the drained black olives, quartered artichoke hearts, and cannellini beans along with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Mix well and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow flavors to meld and ingredients to heat through.
- Add lemon and balsamic: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice and balsamic vinegar to brighten the flavors.
- Add feta and serve: Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately alongside cooked orzo or rice, garnished with additional feta if desired.
Notes
- Drain canned items well to avoid excess liquid in the skillet.
- For a lower sodium version, use low-sodium canned beans and olives, or rinse them before adding.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of steamed greens or a fresh salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
