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One Skillet Ground Turkey Thai Curry Skillet with Rice - an easy one-pot meal of aromatic coconut milk sauce | TheRoastedRoot.net
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One-Skillet Ground Turkey Thai Curry with Rice

One-skillet ground turkey Thai yellow curry with rice = a complete meal in one skillet or pot.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 542kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 2 large carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • 1 1/2 cups white rice soaked at least 1 hour
  • 1 2/3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 Tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 to 3 Tbsp fish sauce to taste
  • 1 medium zucchini squash chopped
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt to taste
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil chopped

Instructions

  • Place rice in a bowl and cover with 2 inches of water. Soak rice at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours).
  • Pour ⅓ cup of coconut milk into a skillet add the ground turkey. Brown for 3 to 4 minutes, flip to other side and continue browning another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add ginger and spices and stir, chopping up the turkey. 
  • Add the carrots, remaining coconut milk, broth, coconut aminos, and fish sauce, and stir well. Stir in the rice. Cover, and bring to a full boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 10 minutes. 
  • Stir in the zucchini, cover, and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until much of the liquid has been absorbed and the vegetables are cooked to desired done-ness. Stir in the chopped basil and taste the curry. Add sea salt to taste and serve in bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 5 | Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 41g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g