Description
A quick and bold one-skillet meal made with spicy ground turkey, colorful vegetables, and cauliflower rice for a satisfying low-carb bowl ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
2 cups cauliflower rice
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 zucchini, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 cup spinach or chopped greens
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Lemon juice (optional)
Fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey, break it up, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned.
- Stir in paprika, cumin, and chili flakes, allowing the spices to toast briefly.
- Add carrot, zucchini, and mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Fold in cauliflower rice and cook for 3–5 minutes until tender and well combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in spinach until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, finishing with lemon juice or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Frozen cauliflower rice can be used; cook slightly longer to remove excess moisture.
Swap ground turkey with ground chicken if desired.
Add bell peppers or broccoli for extra vegetables.
Adjust chili flakes to control spice level.
Great for meal prep and reheats well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
