Ground Turkey Bowl (Printable)

Seasoned turkey with roasted vegetables and wholesome grains for a complete, nourishing meal.

# What You'll 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss diced bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli florets with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
02 - Roast vegetables 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 ground turkey and roasted vegetables.
06 - Top each bowl with fresh cilantro or parsley, avocado slices, and a wedge of lime if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the perfect meal-prep solution that tastes even better the next day when flavors have gotten to know each other.
  • High protein keeps you full for hours, which honestly changed my entire afternoon snack situation.
  • Everything cooks simultaneously, so you're not standing around waiting or juggling ten pans.
02 -
  • Don't skip stirring the vegetables halfway through roasting, because the bottom layer will stick and burn while the top stays pale.
  • The turkey will keep cooking slightly after you remove it from heat, so pull it off the stove when it's almost done rather than waiting until it looks fully cooked, which prevents it from drying out.
03 -
  • Prep all your vegetables the night before and store them in containers, so the actual cooking time drops to just 30 minutes.
  • Toast your spices in the oil for a few seconds before adding the turkey so they release their essential oils and flavor becomes more complex and alive.
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