Quick Cook Up Rice with Turkey Tenderloins || Episode 45

turkey tenderloins

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often less expensive and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Using water with seasoning can lower costs.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Frozen mixed vegetables are often more affordable.

Cut the stems off the okra and wash it.

Chop the carrots and hot pepper, and slice the scallions.

Marinate turkey tenderloins in green seasoning and black pepper.

Heat a heavy bottom pot on high heat and add grapeseed oil.

Add brown sugar to the pot and let it cook until bubbly and dark brown, stirring to prevent burning.

Add the marinated turkey to the pot and let it brown without stirring for 2-3 minutes.

Stir the turkey and cook until excess water evaporates, about 5-10 minutes.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and hot pepper to the pot and fry for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Add washed white rice to the pot and stir to combine with the turkey and vegetables.

Season the mixture with salt to taste.

Cover the mixture with water, ensuring everything is submerged, and stir.

Add the cooked split peas to the pot and cover.

After 3 minutes, add okra to the pot to cook with the rice.

Add kidney beans and scallions halfway through cooking to maintain their structure.

Cover the pot and let the rice cook until tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed.

Once done, serve the cook up rice wet or dry based on preference.

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