Ground Turkey Bowl (Printable)

Seasoned turkey with roasted vegetables and whole grains for a balanced 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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on prepared baking sheet.
02 - Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are 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 15-20 minutes for rice or 12-15 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 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
05 - Divide cooked 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 lime wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks at the same time, so you can sit down to eat without spending an hour in the kitchen
  • The spiced turkey gives you that deep, warm flavor you crave without being heavy or greasy
  • You can swap the vegetables or grains based on what you have, and it still turns out delicious
  • It reheats beautifully, so lunch the next day is already handled
02 -
  • Don't crowd the vegetables on the baking sheet or they will steam instead of roast, and you will miss out on those crispy caramelized edges
  • Let the turkey brown without stirring it constantly, a little crust on the bottom of the pan means deeper flavor
  • Taste the turkey after seasoning and adjust the spices before it finishes cooking, it is easier to fix then than after everything is plated
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check that the turkey reaches 165°F, it ensures it is fully cooked without overdoing it and drying it out
  • If your vegetables finish roasting before everything else is ready, just leave them on the baking sheet at room temperature, they taste great warm or at room temp
  • Double the turkey and freeze half for another night, it reheats beautifully and cuts your cook time in half next time
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