Ground Turkey Bowl (Printable Version)

Seasoned turkey with roasted vegetables over wholesome grains for a complete meal.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb 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:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss the 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 the vegetables for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
03 - Rinse the 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 the 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 Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 45 minutes flat, which means you can have dinner on the table faster than most delivery apps promise.
  • One bowl gives you protein, vegetables, and whole grains without feeling like you're eating "diet food" at all.
  • The spice blend transforms simple ground turkey into something that tastes way more interesting than the plain meat deserves.
02 -
  • Don't skip the spice layering—mixing everything together at once dilutes the flavor, but adding them to hot oil blooms them and makes them sing.
  • Roasting vegetables at high heat with good spacing between pieces makes them caramelize instead of steam, which is the difference between boring and actually delicious.
03 -
  • Toast your spices briefly in the hot oil before adding the turkey—it only takes a few seconds but releases their essential oils and deepens the flavor profile completely.
  • Squeeze lime over everything at the very last second; the acid brightens every single flavor and makes the whole bowl taste more expensive than it is.
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