20-Minute Spicy Cauliflower Rice with Ground Turkey
A quick and flavorful dinner made with cauliflower rice, ground turkey, and bold spices. This healthy, low-carb meal is gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and perfect for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop, Sauté
- Cuisine: Fusion, Healthy, Low-Carb
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
6 oz (180g) ground turkey
3 cups cauliflower rice (about 1 small head)
1 carrot, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ tsp turmeric
2 tsp paprika (divided)
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp pickled jalapeños
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
½ tsp coriander
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
4 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
Salt, to taste
Optional: freshly chopped herbs like cilantro or parsley
Instructions
In a pan over medium-high heat, cook the ground turkey with ¼ cup water, covered, for 4–5 minutes.
Add spices: turmeric, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, coriander, cumin, 1 tsp paprika, and 1 minced garlic clove. Stir uncovered for 2–3 minutes until extra water evaporates.
Reduce heat to medium. Add carrot and bell pepper. Stir in cauliflower rice, 1 tbsp olive oil, remaining paprika, and salt. Cover and cook for 3–4 minutes.
Remove lid and stir in remaining garlic, jalapeños, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook uncovered for 2 more minutes.
Garnish with fresh herbs (if desired) and serve hot.
Notes
Makes 2 servings—double the recipe for meal prep.
Great for a low-carb or paleo diet.
Adjust spice level by reducing or increasing jalapeños and red pepper flakes.
