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Spicy Turkey Cauliflower Rice Recipe


  • Author: I
  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, riced (or 4 cups pre-riced cauliflower)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

 


Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cauliflower Rice

  1. Rice the Cauliflower: If using a whole head of cauliflower, remove the leaves and stem, then cut it into florets. Use a food processor to pulse the florets until they resemble rice grains. Alternatively, you can buy pre-riced cauliflower for convenience.

Step 2: Cook the Turkey

  1. Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Cook Ground Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it’s no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3: Add Vegetables and Spices

  1. Add Bell Pepper: Stir in the diced bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
  2. Season: Add the riced cauliflower, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  3. Cook Together: Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender and heated through.

Step 4: Serve

  1. Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro, if desired.
  2. Enjoy: Serve hot as a main dish or alongside your favorite sides.

Step 1: Prepare the Cauliflower Rice

  1. Rice the Cauliflower: If using a whole head of cauliflower, remove the leaves and stem, then cut it into florets. Use a food processor to pulse the florets until they resemble rice grains. Alternatively, you can buy pre-riced cauliflower for convenience.

Step 2: Cook the Turkey

  1. Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Cook Ground Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it’s no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3: Add Vegetables and Spices

  1. Add Bell Pepper: Stir in the diced bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
  2. Season: Add the riced cauliflower, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  3. Cook Together: Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender and heated through.

Step 4: Serve

  1. Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro, if desired.
  2. Enjoy: Serve hot as a main dish or alongside your favorite sides.

 

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15