Phil Vickery's one pot turkey pilau recipe

Name: Phil Vickery's one pot turkey pilau recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 1 Large onion or 4 shallots, finely chopped; 1 Small leek, cut into fine slices; 2 tsp Dried oregano; 2 Cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 400 g (14.1oz) British turkey breast steaks, cut into 1cm strips; 1 Can chopped tomatoes with herbs; 200 g (7.1oz) Basmati rice; 1 Chicken stock cube; 500 ml (17.6fl oz) Boiling water; 1 Pinch of freshly milled black pepper; 1 Small head of broccoli, cut into small florets; 100 g (3.5oz) Frozen peas; 55 g (1.9oz) Sultanas or raisins; 1 Bunch fresh coriander, chopped; 200 g (7.1oz) Thick natural yoghurt

Servings: persons

2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 Large onion or 4 shallots, finely chopped
1 Small leek, cut into fine slices
2 tsp Dried oregano
2 Cloves garlic, roughly chopped
400 g (14.1oz) British turkey breast steaks, cut into 1cm strips
1 Can chopped tomatoes with herbs
200 g (7.1oz) Basmati rice
1 Chicken stock cube
500 ml (17.6fl oz) Boiling water
1 Pinch of freshly milled black pepper
1 Small head of broccoli, cut into small florets
100 g (3.5oz) Frozen peas
55 g (1.9oz) Sultanas or raisins
1 Bunch fresh coriander, chopped
200 g (7.1oz) Thick natural yoghurt

1
Preheat the oven to 190C/fan oven 170C/ gas 5.
2
Heat the oil in an ovenproof casserole, add the onion or shallots, leek, oregano and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add the turkey strips, chopped tomatoes, rice and crumbled stock cube and mix well.
4
Pour in enough boiling water to just cover all the ingredients and season with black pepper.
5
Stir in the broccoli, peas and sultanas or raisins.
6
Bring to the boil, stirring well, then cover and place in the oven.
7
Cook for 20 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
8
Remove from the oven, fluff up with a fork, then stir in the coriander, check the seasoning and serve with a spoonful of natural yoghurt.

1612

kcal

Calories

140

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, 1 Large onion or 4 shallots, finely chopped, 1 Small leek, cut into fine slices, 2 tsp Dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Phil Vickery's one pot turkey pilau recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!