Description
A simple, nutritious meal packed with flavor, combining lean ground turkey with fresh veggies served over fluffy white rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (red or orange), chopped
- 1/2 zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 yellow squash, sliced
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned and crumbly.
- Toss in the diced onion and chopped mushrooms. Cook until they are soft.
- Stir in the low-sodium soy sauce, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well.
- In another pan or on a hot grill pan, sear the chopped bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, and broccoli until lightly charred.
- To serve, layer cooked white rice at the bottom of a bowl. Add the seasoned ground turkey on top, then finish with the grilled veggies.
- Drizzle a bit more soy sauce or a spicy chili sauce if desired. You can also garnish with green onions or sesame seeds for an extra touch.
Notes
Use lean ground turkey for a lighter option, or substitute with ground chicken or beef if preferred. For added crunch, sprinkle some nuts or seeds on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Spicy, Ground Turkey, Veggie Bowl, Healthy Meal, Quick Dinner