Description
Ground turkey rice bowls are a hearty, satisfying meal that combines tender ground turkey with fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, allowing you to customize each bowl to suit individual tastes. With a burst of savory flavors and textures, these rice bowls will quickly become a family favorite, ensuring dinner is both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions (about 15-20 minutes).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté the onions and bell peppers until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Push veggies aside in the skillet and add ground turkey. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for an additional minute.
- Add soy sauce and mix well; let simmer for another 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Serve hot, topped with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg