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Description
A hearty and nutritious one-pot dish combining Turkish flavors with turkey, lentils, and bulgur.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup green lentils
- 1 cup bulgur
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add ground turkey, cook until browned.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add lentils, bulgur, tomato paste, and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils and bulgur are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Rinse lentils before cooking to remove debris.
- Adjust broth quantity if you prefer a drier or soupier consistency.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Turkish