Ground Turkey Bowl

This low-carb ground turkey bowl recipe is so delicious! It’s the best, easy meal prep with a variety of elements that meld together perfectly: flavorful extra-lean protein, fluffy cauliflower rice and tender sauteed veggies.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword gluten-free, low-carb, meal-prep, spring, summer

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings people

Calories 353kcal

Author Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

For the Ground Turkey

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ cup yellow onion chopped
1 pound grass-fed extra-lean ground turkey
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon cumin powder
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
4 cups cabbage chopped, or use kale, Brussels sprouts
½ cup vegetable broth
¼ cup tomato sauce I use this sauce
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

For the Cauliflower Rice

1 small cauliflower head cut into florets
2 tablespoons sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce

For the Sautéed Veggies

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cups green beans ends trimmed
1 cup red onion chopped
1 large red bell pepper chopped
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

For the Ground Turkey

In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until tender.
Add the ground turkey, dried parsley, ground cumin, red pepper flakes and coriander. Use a wooden spoon to break the turkey apart and cook for about 7 minutes until fully browned.
Next, add chopped cabbage and vegetable broth. Mix well to combine and simmer for about 4 minutes until the cabbage cooks down. Stir occasionally.
Pour in the tomato sauce and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for 3 minutes more or until the veggies are tender. Transfer mixture to a large bowl on the side and return skillet to the stovetop.

For the Cauliflower Rice

Pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor for about 25-30 seconds until you reach a rice-like consistency.
In the same large skillet you used to cook the ground turkey, add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds.
Add the cauliflower rice and soy sauce. Mix everything well to combine. Be careful to not overcook the cauliflower as it can become soggy. Transfer cauli rice to a separate large bowl on the side.

For the Sautéed Veggies

In the same large skillet you used to cook the ground turkey and the cauliflower rice, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add all the veggies, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Cook until the veggies are tender. Be careful not to overcook them.

Meal Prep Instructions

Place an even amount of ground turkey, cauliflower rice, and veggies into 4
. Cover with the lid, and place in the fridge for up 4 days. Heat in the microwave for about 1½-2 minutes. The time depends on the power of your microwave. Enjoy!

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Notes

Need more meal prep recipes? Here are some of my favorites: Spicy Salmon Vegetable Meal-Prep Bowls, Spicy Chicken Meal-prep Bowls, and One-Sheet Pan Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes.
Always make sure to break down the ground meat as it cooks to avoid large chunks.
You can buy pre-made cauliflower rice to save time. Use regular white rice, brown rice or quinoa if preferred.
Make sure chopped veggies are all similar in size for even cooking.
For crisp veggies, chop them into bigger pieces.
Feel free to use different vegetables!
Need meal prep containers? Buy a brand with leakproof lids and ensure they're both freezer/microwave safe!
To store: Store meal prep bowls in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
To reheat: You can reheat this meal prep in the microwave.

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