Cumin-Spiced Ground Turkey Skillet

Savory lean ground turkey simmered with diced bell peppers, sweet onions, and fragrant Southwestern spices, served over tender riced cauliflower.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 35 min
• Servings: 8
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.12/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Carb
• Low-Calorie
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Saturated-Fat
• High-Protein

Tags

• one-pot
• sauté
• healthy
• tangy
• smoky

Ingredients

• 3 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
• 2 yellow onions (medium, diced)
• 3 bell peppers (large, diced)
• 24 ounce riced cauliflower (thawed)
• 2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a very large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add the diced yellow onions and bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until no longer pink and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt, coating the meat and vegetables thoroughly.
5. Fold in the thawed riced cauliflower and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until thoroughly heated and excess moisture evaporates.
6. Remove from heat, drizzle with fresh lime juice, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

Keeps exceptionally well in airtight meal prep containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 357
• Protein: 36.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 13.3 g
• Fat: 17.2 g
• Fiber: 3.7 g
• Sodium: 510 mg
• Saturated Fat: 4.1 g
• Sugar: 4.4 g
• Cholesterol: 135 mg