Ground Turkey Bowl Wholesome Flavorful (Printable)

Seasoned ground turkey with roasted vegetables and whole grains for a balanced meal.

# What you need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
07 - 1/4 tsp chili flakes
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Vegetables

09 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
10 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
11 - 1 medium red onion, diced
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 2 cups broccoli florets
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil
15 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Grains

16 - 1 cup brown rice or quinoa, uncooked
17 - 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
18 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnish

19 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
20 - 1/2 avocado, sliced
21 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on prepared baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
03 - Rinse rice or quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine grains, water or broth, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes for rice or 12 to 15 minutes for quinoa, until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula. Sprinkle in smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until turkey is browned and cooked through.
05 - Divide cooked grains among four bowls. Top each with a portion of seasoned turkey and roasted vegetables.
06 - Garnish each bowl with fresh cilantro or parsley, avocado slices, and a lime wedge.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It actually fills you up without that sluggish feeling, and you'll notice the difference in your afternoon energy.
  • Everything cooks simultaneously if you time it right, so you're genuinely done in under an hour.
  • The seasoning combo on the turkey is addictive enough that you'll crave it, not because it's healthy, but because it tastes really good.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan when browning turkey or it'll steam instead of sear, and you lose that crucial caramelized flavor.
  • Lime juice is the secret ingredient that makes everything taste brighter and prevents the bowl from feeling flat or one-dimensional.
03 -
  • Toast your spices in the pan for just 30 seconds before adding turkey so they deepen instead of tasting dusty.
  • If you have time, let roasted vegetables cool slightly before assembling, they hold their shape better and the flavors concentrate.
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