Dinner recipe

Smoky Turkey Lentil Rice Bowls with Tomato Sauce

Name: Smoky Turkey Lentil Rice Bowls with Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250g rice; 400g turkey mince; 120g red lentils; 2 carrots; 1 onion; 300ml passata; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp olive oil

Smoky turkey and red lentil rice bowls with carrot, tomato, and a quick savoury mince topping.

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35 min600 kcal4 base servingsEasyBalancedWeeknight

ContainsGluten, Soya

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Focus ingredients: turkey mince, lentils

Dietary fit: No diet tags added for this recipe yet

Serving tip: The mince topping keeps well for lunch boxes; cool it quickly and reheat until piping hot.

Turkey Lentil Rice Bowls plated and ready to serve.

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Ingredients

What you need

250g rice
400g turkey mince
120g red lentils
2 carrots
1 onion
300ml passata
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp olive oil

You'll also need

pan, pot

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps

Step 1
Cook the rice
Rinse the rice, then cook it in simmering water with a pinch of salt for 12-15 minutes until tender. Drain and let it steam dry for 1 minute.
15 min
Step 2
Prep the topping
Rinse the red lentils, cut the carrots into bite-sized pieces and finely chop the onion. Keep the turkey mince chilled and break it up with a spoon as it cooks.
Step 3
Start the pan
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a wide frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the turkey mince for 5-8 minutes until browned at the edges and piping hot.
8 min
Step 4
Cook the vegetables
Add red lentils, carrots and onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright and just tender.
4 min
Step 5
Gloss with sauce
Stir in smoked paprika, passata and soy sauce and a splash of water if needed. Bubble for 2 minutes until glossy, then taste before adding extra salt and finish with black pepper.
2 min
Step 6
Serve the bowls
Spoon the rice into bowls, top with the hot filling. Scatter over any spring onions, herbs, or fresh finish.

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Dinner recipe

Smoky Turkey Lentil Rice Bowls with Tomato Sauce

Smoky turkey and red lentil rice bowls with carrot, tomato, and a quick savoury mince topping.

Plan with this recipe Start cooking Ingredients

35 min600 kcal4 base servingsEasyBalancedWeeknight

ContainsGluten, Soya

Allergy and dietary checks

Recipe and nutrition estimates

Recipe times, servings, calories and nutrition notes are estimates for planning. They are not medical or dietary advice. Check food is cooked safely and adjust recipes for your household's needs.

Focus ingredients: turkey mince, lentils

Dietary fit: No diet tags added for this recipe yet

Serving tip: The mince topping keeps well for lunch boxes; cool it quickly and reheat until piping hot.

Image: Shop Sorted generated asset

Ingredients

What you need

250g rice
400g turkey mince
120g red lentils
2 carrots
1 onion
300ml passata
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp olive oil

You'll also need

pan, pot

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps

Step 1
Cook the rice
Rinse the rice, then cook it in simmering water with a pinch of salt for 12-15 minutes until tender. Drain and let it steam dry for 1 minute.
15 min
Step 2
Prep the topping
Rinse the red lentils, cut the carrots into bite-sized pieces and finely chop the onion. Keep the turkey mince chilled and break it up with a spoon as it cooks.
Step 3
Start the pan
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a wide frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the turkey mince for 5-8 minutes until browned at the edges and piping hot.
8 min
Step 4
Cook the vegetables
Add red lentils, carrots and onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright and just tender.
4 min
Step 5
Gloss with sauce
Stir in smoked paprika, passata and soy sauce and a splash of water if needed. Bubble for 2 minutes until glossy, then taste before adding extra salt and finish with black pepper.
2 min
Step 6
Serve the bowls
Spoon the rice into bowls, top with the hot filling. Scatter over any spring onions, herbs, or fresh finish.

Typical values	per serving
Energy	600 kcal
Protein	35g
Carbohydrate	67.5g
of which sugars	12.2g
Fat	21.3g
of which saturates	6g
Fibre	6g
Salt	1g

Typical values	per serving
Energy	600 kcal
Protein	35g
Carbohydrate	67.5g
of which sugars	12.2g
Fat	21.3g
of which saturates	6g
Fibre	6g
Salt	1g

Smoky Turkey Lentil Rice Bowls with Tomato Sauce

What you need

You'll also need

Step by step

Cook the rice

Prep the topping

Start the pan

Cook the vegetables

Gloss with sauce

Serve the bowls

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Smoky Turkey Lentil Rice Bowls with Tomato Sauce

What you need

You'll also need

Step by step

Cook the rice

Prep the topping

Start the pan

Cook the vegetables

Gloss with sauce

Serve the bowls

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