Kid-Approved Ground Turkey Burritos
Kid-Approved Ground Turkey Burritos wrap juicy, seasoned turkey and tender brown rice in soft tortillas, with crisp red cabbage adding a fresh snap and color. The gentle tomato richness ties everything together for a balanced, family-friendly bite. Serve these for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal when you want something hearty yet light.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kid-Approved Ground Turkey Burritos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.41 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan, bring brown rice covered with enough water to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
- 2
Cut off the red cabbage stem. Carefully peel off the leaves without tearing them; place the individual leaves in a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes; reduce the heat and simmer until tender yet still crisp and red, 8 to 10 minutes more. Drain.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the celery, onion, and garlic until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the turkey; season with salt. Cook, stirring, until the turkey is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes and the cooked rice; cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 4
Place 1 cabbage leaf on each tortilla. Fill with the turkey-rice mixture; fold up the bottom edge and roll into a tight burrito.
- 5
Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Cook the burritos, in batches, until the outsides are crispy, about 5 minutes, flipping as needed. Repeat with the remaining burritos.
- Calories 355.11 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 13.51 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 47.0 g 17%
- Total Fat 13.29 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 2.72 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 37.05 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 705.87 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 3.79 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 4.66 g --
- Added Sugars 1.09 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 162.12 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.2 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 395.02 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 42.34 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 42.15 mg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Kid Approved Ground Turkey Burritos is made with 11 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Rice, Celery, Crushed Tomatoes, and Flour Tortilla. Each serving provides about 355.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kid-Approved Ground Turkey Burritos made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Rice, Celery, Crushed Tomatoes, Flour Tortilla, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kid-Approved Ground Turkey Burritos?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 355.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kid-Approved Ground Turkey Burritos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Kid-Approved Ground Turkey Burritos healthy?
- Kid-Approved Ground Turkey Burritos has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 355.11 calories and 13.51 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 705.87 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.72 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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