Ground Turkey Wholesome Bowl (Print Version)

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

# Components:

→ 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

# Method:

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 the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast vegetables for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
04 - 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.
05 - 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.
06 - Divide cooked grains among four bowls. Top each with a portion of seasoned turkey and roasted vegetables.
07 - Top each bowl with fresh cilantro or parsley, avocado slices, and a wedge of lime if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It cleans out your vegetable drawer without feeling like leftovers.
  • You can prep everything at once and let the oven do the heavy lifting.
  • The smoky spices make plain turkey taste like something special.
  • It keeps beautifully in the fridge for lunches all week.
02 -
  • Do not crowd the vegetables on the baking sheet or they will steam instead of caramelize.
  • Season the turkey while it cooks, not after, so the spices bloom in the heat.
  • Rinse your grains before cooking to keep them from turning gummy.
  • Let the grains rest covered off the heat for five minutes before fluffing, it makes them lighter.
03 -
  • Toast your spices in the pan for 30 seconds before adding the turkey, it deepens their flavor.
  • Use a hot oven and do not open the door too often, that is how you get crispy roasted vegetables.
  • Taste the turkey before assembling and adjust the salt, it should be bold enough to stand up to the grains and vegetables.
  • Make extra grains and roasted vegetables, they are the foundation for quick meals all week.
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