Ground Turkey Wholesome Bowl (Printable)

Seasoned turkey with roasted veggies and grains for a satisfying, protein-packed meal.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 tablespoon 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 Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli with 1 tablespoon 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 - While vegetables roast, 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 tablespoon 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 grains among four bowls. Top each with a portion of seasoned turkey and roasted vegetables.
06 - Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, avocado slices, and a wedge of lime if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 45 minutes, which means you can have it on the table before 7 PM without breaking a sweat.
  • The seasoning is bold enough that you won't miss heavy sauces or dairy, and you'll actually feel good eating it.
  • Everything roasts and cooks simultaneously, so your kitchen stays calm and you're not juggling three pans at once.
02 -
  • Don't skip the spice step when browning turkey; this is where all the flavor comes from, and plain turkey is a wasted opportunity.
  • If your vegetables don't get a little brown and caramelized at the edges, crank your oven hotter or roast them longer, because this is what transforms them from steamed to delicious.
  • Make your grain first if you're timing this meal, because rice and quinoa take the longest and everything else can catch up.
03 -
  • Toast your spices in the hot oil for just 30 seconds before adding the turkey; it wakes them up and deepens their flavor significantly.
  • If you're serving this to people with different heat tolerances, make the turkey without chili flakes and let people add hot sauce individually instead of cooking it in.
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