Ground Turkey Wholesome Bowl (Printable Version)

Seasoned turkey with roasted veggies and whole grains for a complete meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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, optional
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

# Directions:

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 - 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 if using, 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 wedge of lime if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks at once, so you're not standing over the stove babysitting multiple pots.
  • The smoked paprika and cumin give the turkey a warmth that makes plain ground meat feel special.
  • You can swap nearly every ingredient based on what's in your kitchen and it still works beautifully.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the vegetables on the baking sheet or they'll steam and turn soggy instead of getting those golden, caramelized edges.
  • Season the turkey generously while it cooks, not after, so the spices bloom in the heat and coat every bit of meat.
  • Let the grains rest covered for a few minutes after cooking so they finish steaming and become perfectly fluffy.
03 -
  • Toast your spices in the pan for 30 seconds before adding the turkey to wake up their flavors and make the kitchen smell incredible.
  • Make a double batch of the seasoned turkey and freeze half for an even faster meal next week.
  • Prep the grains and roasted vegetables ahead of time so you can assemble fresh bowls in under 10 minutes on busy nights.
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