Mediterranean Turkey Rice Bake Crock Pot

Savor the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this hearty Mediterranean Turkey Rice Bake Crock Pot recipe, an easy one-pot meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. This dish combines lean ground turkey, tender long-grain rice, and colorful veggies like red bell pepper and zucchini, all slow-cooked in a fragrant blend of cumin, oregano, and paprika. Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese add a delightful tangy twist, while fresh parsley and optional lemon wedges complete the bright, Mediterranean-inspired profile. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and cooked to perfection in a crock pot, this protein-packed, gluten-free recipe is a wholesome yet indulgent option the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lean ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Cooked or canned diced tomatoes, drained
• 3 cups Chicken broth
• 1.5 cups Long-grain white rice
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Zucchini, diced
• 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 4 optional Lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Transfer the mixture to the crock pot.

Step 3

Add the cooked turkey, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and uncooked rice to the crock pot. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Add the sliced olives, diced red bell pepper, diced zucchini, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix everything together well.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Step 6

Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley over the top.

Step 7

Serve the bake warm, garnished with additional parsley or lemon wedges for extra brightness. Enjoy your Mediterranean-inspired meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2401.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1909.9

Total Fat 100.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 377.4mg	0%
Sodium 7684.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 23.7g
Protein 126.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 641.2mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 3420.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.8%

Protein: 25.7%

Carbs: 28.5%