Description
A delightful and nutritious dish combining savory ground turkey, vibrant roasted vegetables, and hearty grains. Perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup brown rice or quinoa, uncooked
- 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and toss the bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the baking sheet.
- Roast the vegetables for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- While the veggies roast, rinse the brown rice or quinoa and combine with water or broth and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until cooked.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, break it up, and season with spices. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- To serve, divide the cooked grains among bowls. Top with seasoned turkey and roasted vegetables, and garnish with cilantro or parsley, avocado, and lime wedges.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze portions for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg