Ground Turkey Bowl (Printable)

A balanced, satisfying bowl with spiced turkey, roasted veggies, and wholesome grains perfect for any day.

# 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 it:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - 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 and roast for 20-25 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 15-20 minutes for rice or 12-15 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 6-8 minutes until turkey is browned and cooked through.
05 - Divide the 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. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, which means you can have a homemade, protein-packed dinner on the table before most takeout places even pick up the phone.
  • The spiced turkey keeps beautifully in the fridge, so you can brown a batch and use it across multiple meals throughout the week.
  • Every element can be prepped ahead, turning this into a surprisingly low-stress dinner when you're juggling multiple things at once.
02 -
  • Don't skip stirring the vegetables halfway through roasting because the bottom layer will brown faster than the top, and you want that caramelization to be even and deep.
  • If your turkey seems to be sticking to the skillet, resist the urge to stir constantly, because the sticking actually means it's browning, and you want to let it sit undisturbed for a minute or two before breaking it up again.
03 -
  • Brown rice takes longer than quinoa to cook, so if you're short on time or want something lighter, swap it out without second-guessing yourself.
  • The moment you add your spices to the turkey, the smell will tell you exactly when it's done, so trust your nose more than the clock.
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