🥄 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Light, flavorful, and packed with protein, this ground turkey cauliflower rice skillet is the perfect healthy dinner for busy nights.
It’s low-carb, low-calorie, high-protein, and loaded with veggies—yet still full of cozy, savory flavor.
Comes together in 20 minutes, great for weight loss, meal prep, or quick weeknight meals.
A delicious combination of tender ground turkey, golden cauliflower rice, veggies, and garlic-spiced seasoning—simple, filling, and so satisfying.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Cook Temperature: Medium–High Heat
Total Time: 17–20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chicken broth or water (optional for moisture)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook 2 minutes more.
- Stir in cauliflower rice, cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add broth or water if mixture seems dry. Cook 4–5 minutes until cauliflower rice softens.
- Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Finish with lime juice and cilantro if desired.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes & Variations
Make It Taco-Style
Add taco seasoning, top with salsa, avocado, and shredded lettuce.
Creamy Version
Stir in 2 oz cream cheese + splash of broth for a rich, creamy skillet.
Veggie-Packed
Add zucchini, peas, carrots, or broccoli.
Spicy Boost
Add crushed red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
🍽️ Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
(Assuming the recipe makes 2 servings — values below are for 1 serving)
- Calories: 315
- Protein: 34g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Sugar: 6g
- Vitamin A: 35% DV
- Vitamin C: 70% DV
- Calcium: 6% DV
- Iron: 18% DV
- Potassium: 760mg
Tools You’ll Need
- Large Non-Stick Skillet — Get on Amazon
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula — Get on Amazon
- Sharp Chef’s Knife — Get on Amazon
- Cutting Board — Get on Amazon
- Meal Prep Containers (optional) — Get on Amazon
