Description
A quick, fiery, and healthy skillet dish made with ground turkey, cauliflower rice, and bold spices. Ready in just 20 minutes, this one-pan recipe is low-carb, gluten-free, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 6 oz 180 g ground turkey
- 3 cups cauliflower rice (about 1 small head)
- 1 carrot (chopped)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp paprika (divided)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp pickled jalapeños (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced (divided))
- Salt (to taste)
- Optional: fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook ground turkey with ¼ cup water, covered, over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes.
- Add turmeric, 1 tsp paprika, cumin, coriander, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 clove of garlic. Stir uncovered for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and water evaporates.
- Reduce heat to medium. Stir in carrot, bell pepper, cauliflower rice, 1 tbsp olive oil, the remaining 1 tsp paprika, and salt. Cover and cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Uncover, add remaining garlic, jalapeños, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Stir for 2 minutes.
- Serve warm with optional herbs.
Notes
- For less spice, reduce chili flakes and jalapeños.
- Use pre-riced cauliflower for a faster prep.
- Frozen cauliflower rice works, but cook off excess liquid.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
