One-pan turkey and lentils

This one-pan gluten-free lentil dish is an easy dinner that is high in protein, helping you to feel fuller for longer. Plus, it provides 3 of your 5-a-day per serving

Serves: 4

Time to make: 45 mins

Hands-on time: 15 mins

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
500g turkey breast, diced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
1 medium yellow capsicum, cut into 2cm pieces
2 tablespoons ground coriandercilantroX
1 x 400g can cherry tomatoes
1 x 400g can no added salt lentils, rinsed and drained
200g green beans, sliced diagonally
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, to garnish

Instructions

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1 Heat half the oil in a large heavy-based frying pan set over a high heat. Add the turkey and cook for 2–3 min until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

2 Heat the remaining oil in the same pan over a medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, celery and capsicum and cook, stirring, for 6–7 min until softened. Add the coriander, tomatoes, lentils and 3 tablespoons water to the pan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 min or until the sauce is thickened. Add the beans and turkey and cook, covered, for 5 min or until the beans are bright green and tender and the turkey is cooked through.

3 Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and black pepper.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 336 cal

Kilojoules 1406 kJ

Protein 40 g

Total fat 7.5 g

Saturated fat 1.2 g

Carbohydrates 20 g

Sugar 9.4 g

Dietary fibre 11 g

Sodium 79 mg

Calcium 151 mg

Iron 5.6 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.