Ingredients
6oz (180g) ground turkey
3 cups cauliflower rice (from about 1 small head)
1 carrot, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
½ tsp turmeric
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp pickled Jalapeños
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
½ tsp coriander
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
Salt to taste
Optional: Freshly chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Place the ground turkey and about ¼ cup of water in a pan over medium-high heat. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes.
2. Add the turmeric, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, coriander, cumin, 1 tsp of paprika, and one minced garlic clove to the pan. Stir and cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes until any extra water has evaporated.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the chopped carrot and red bell pepper. Add the cauliflower rice, 1 tbsp of olive oil, the remaining 1 tsp of paprika, and salt. Stir to combine, then cover and cook for 3-4 minutes.
4. Remove the lid and stir in the remaining minced garlic, pickled jalapeños, and the final 1 tbsp of olive oil. Continue to stir and cook for 2 more minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with optional fresh herbs.
Notes
Meal Prep: This recipe makes 2 servings. It is recommended to double the recipe for meal prepping.
You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or tofu for a different twist.
Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less red pepper flakes and jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 55