Quick Turkey, Apple and Thyme Cheddar Rice Skillet

Name: Quick Turkey, Apple and Thyme Cheddar Rice Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión casera
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 3 cups cooked rice; 1 large red apple; 4 cups fresh spinach; 1 cup / 3.5 oz shredded cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup red onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp fresh thyme; 1/4 cup chicken broth or water; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp sweet paprika

A quick and original skillet meal with cooked rice, browned turkey, sautéed apple, fresh spinach, and melted cheddar, finished with thyme and a touch of mustard. Ready in under 30 minutes, with a balance of savory, sweet, and herby flavors.

10 minPrep

15 minCook

25 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

450 g ground turkey (preferiblemente magro)
600 g cooked rice (cold or of the día anterior)
1 grande approx. 180 g red apple (diced small)
120 g fresh spinach (lightly packed)
100 g shredded cheddar cheese
100 g red onion (chopped fina)
2 dientes 8 g garlic (chopped)
15 ml olive oil
10 g Dijon mustard
2 g fresh thyme (solo the leaves)
60 ml chicken broth or water
4 g salt (or to taste)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
2 g sweet paprika

Nutrition facts

per serving

456 kcal

Calories

31 g

Protein

34 g

Carbs

20 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

32 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairyMustard

Instructions

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1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the olive oil and red onion; cook for 2 minutes until it starts to soften.
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2. Stir in the garlic, sweet paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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3. Add the ground turkey and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until well browned and it reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C.
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4. Add the diced red apple and fresh thyme. Cook for 2 minutes more, stirring, until the apple is warmed through but still keeps some texture.
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5. Mix the Dijon mustard with the chicken broth or water and pour it into the skillet. Add the cooked rice and stir well for 2 minutes so it absorbs the flavor and heats through completely.
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6. Add the fresh spinach and cook for 1 minute, stirring, until wilted.
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7. Reduce the heat to medium-low, scatter the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and cover the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese melts. If you prefer a broiled finish, place an oven-safe skillet under a preheated broiler at 450°F / 230°C for 1 minute, watching closely.
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8. Taste and adjust with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot as soon as the cheese is melted.

Chef tips

Use cold cooked rice for a looser, better skillet texture. A firm apple such as Fuji or Gala works especially well because it holds its shape in the pan.

Substitutions

You can swap the turkey for ground chicken. The cheddar can be replaced with gouda or mild mozzarella. If you do not have fresh thyme, use 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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