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Spicy Cauliflower Rice With Ground Turkey healthy skillet dinner

Spicy Cauliflower Rice With Ground Turkey

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  • Author: Isabella
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Healthy

Description

A super easy spicy cauliflower rice recipe with ground turkey, spices and vegetables. Delicious, simple healthy dinner idea that you’ll want to make again and again and again!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 6oz/180g ground turkey
  • 3 cups cauliflower rice (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 Jalapenos
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp coriander
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt
  • optional: freshly chopped herbs like cilantro or parsley

Instructions

1. Cook the turkey with some water (about 1/3 cup) in a pan at medium-high, keep it covered and cook for 4-5 minutes.

2. Add in the spices: turmeric, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, coriander, cumin, 1 tsp of paprika and one garlic clove. Stir uncovered for 2-3 minutes or until any extra water has evaporated.

3. Reduce heat to medium and stir in the carrot and bell pepper. Add the cauliflower rice, 1 tbsp olive oil, the other tsp paprika, some salt and stir. Then cover and cook for 3-4 minutes for the flavors to combine.

4. Take the lid off and stir in the other garlic cloves, jalapeno and another tbsp olive oil. Stir like this for 2 more minutes and then serve!


Notes

Meal prep option: This recipe makes 2 servings, so if you decide you want to meal prep it, I suggest doubling the recipe.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 443
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 498mg
  • Fat: 31g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg