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Smoky Turkey Lentil Rice Bowls with Tomato Sauce

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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

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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
  1. Turkey Lentil Rice Bowls cooking step 1: Get prepped.
    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
  2. Turkey Lentil Rice Bowls cooking step 2: Start cooking.
    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.

  3. Turkey Lentil Rice Bowls cooking step 3: Build the flavour.
    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
  4. Turkey Lentil Rice Bowls cooking step 4: Bring it together.
    Step 4

    Cook the vegetables

    Add red lentils, carrots and onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright and just tender.

    4 min
  5. Turkey Lentil Rice Bowls cooking step 5: Finish the dish.
    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
  6. Turkey Lentil Rice Bowls cooking step 6: Serve.
    Step 6

    Serve the bowls

    Spoon the rice into bowls, top with the hot filling. Scatter over any spring onions, herbs, or fresh finish.