GROUND TURKEY RED BEANS AND RICE RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Ground Turkey Red Beans and Rice Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by ErinLayton

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 teaspoons, minced garlic
16-20 ounces ground turkey
1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) Cajun-style stewed tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) red beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup tomato paste
4 cups hot, cooked brown rice
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

In large deep skillet, over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onion, green pepper, and celery. Cook 5 minutes or until slightly softened, stirring occasionally. Add garlic. Crumble turkey into skillet and sprinkle with thyme, hot pepper sauce and salt. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, beans, and tomato paste. Cook uncovered, 10 minutes or until hot and flavors are blended, stirring occasionally. Serve over hot, cooked rice; sprinkle with parsley and serve with additional hot sauce if desired.