Description
A quick and flavorful dish that combines spicy ground turkey with cauliflower rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz ground turkey
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp pickled jalapeños
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Optional: freshly chopped herbs like cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- Cook the turkey with some water (about 1 cup) in a pan at medium-high, keep it covered and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- 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.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in the carrot and bell pepper.
- Add the cauliflower rice, 1 tbsp olive oil, the other tsp paprika, and some salt, then stir.
- Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes for the flavors to combine.
- Take the lid off and stir in the other garlic cloves, jalapeño, and another tbsp olive oil.
- Stir like this for 2 more minutes and then serve!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg