Description
This Ground Turkey & Roasted Veggie Rice Bowl is a delicious and nutritious meal that combines flavorful seasoned ground turkey with a medley of roasted vegetables over a bed of brown rice. It’s a perfect dish for a satisfying lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Turkey:
- 1 pound ground turkey
Roasted Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, sliced
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast the vegetables: Toss the zucchini, bell pepper, broccoli, carrot, and onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on the baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Cook the ground turkey: Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned. Stir in garlic, paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Finish the turkey mixture: Reduce heat, stir in soy sauce and lime juice.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide rice among bowls, top with roasted veggies and turkey mixture. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for the brown rice.
- Add avocado or a fried egg on top for extra flavor and protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg