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Ground Turkey & Veggie Brown Rice Bowls

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Ground Turkey & Veggie Brown Rice Bowls-7This is one of those recipes that happened by accident. Don’t you have your go-to throw together something random in your fridge type meal? What is it?

This is so, totally mine. I make it ALL the time, it always turns out amazing, but it’s super random, and I’ve never even thought to write it down. Not until my sister-in-law was here one night when I was throwing this together and she tasted it, then HAD to have the recipe. 

So I thought, why shouldn’t all of you have it to?

Ground Turkey & Veggie Brown Rice Bowls-4I know it’s not the prettiest dish I’ve ever made, but sometimes ugly food is the best food. Right?

Ground Turkey & Veggie Brown Rice Bowls-3Truly, you can use any veggies you like or have laying around. That’s the beauty of this. To each is own! This was actually the first time I’ve ever thrown mushrooms in the mix, and I was pretty happy with the results. 

Ground Turkey & Veggie Brown Rice Bowls-2I love to serve this over brown rice, but it can easily be eaten alone, over pasta, or even quinoa! 

Lot’s of healthy goodness  in one bowl. I ain’t mad at that.

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Ground Turkey & Veggie Brown Rice Bowls

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 - 1 1/2 cups brown rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey meat can also use ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus 1 teaspoon
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper plus 1/4 teaspoon
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper plus 1/4 teaspoon
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 - 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 - 2 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup chopped crimini mushrooms
  • 3/4 cup tomato sauce
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon about 1 tablespoon
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Top with Sriracha Sauce optional
  • Garnish with chopped parsley

Instructions

  • 1) Start making your rice. Cook according to package.
  • 2) Heat a large pan over medium/high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the onion and a healthy pinch of salt and cook for 3-5 minutes, until onion begins to soften, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook another minute. Add the turkey meat, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper, garlic powder, and dried basil and cook until turkey is cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Once meat is cooked, drain any fat and remove the meat from the pan to set aside.
  • 3) In the same pan add 2 tablespoons olive oil and the butter over medium/high heat. Add the broccoli and cauliflower, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the stock and cook for 5-7 minutes until veggies are just tender.
  • 4) Add the mushrooms, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper and cook for about 2-3 more minutes.
  • 5) Add the tomato sauce to the pan and heat through. Once heated, add the lemon juice and stir to combine. Add the cooked turkey meat back into the pan, and add the parmesan cheese. Toss well. Serve over brown rice and top with Sriracha Sauce if desired.

Notes

* You can serve this alone, over rice, pasta, or quinoa.
Ground Turkey & Veggie Brown Rice Bowls-5Happy healthy! (And just a liiiiiitle spicy)

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  1. Yummy dish i cut out the onions and parsley but my 15 month old my 5 year old and my 35 year old (haha just kidding my husband) loved it.

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  2. Any suggestions to use as an alternative to the mushrooms? I am the only one in my family that likes them and I really want to make this dish for a weeknight meal 🙂

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    • I replaced the cauliflower with spinach and carrots. I also omitted the tomato sauce and it came out just as good.

  3. I love this! And so does my husband and 2 year old! It’s so easy and simple, I love that it’s so healthy. It’s something I will definitely make again and again! Thanks for sharing! ❤️

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  4. How do think it would be without the cheese? We keep kosher at home so if I use Turkey meat then no cheese or I use fake meat and cheese? Thoughts?

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    • Totally fine!! Might need to adjust the salt a little, but no cheese works for sure!! Enjoy!

  7. I tried this and it was delicious. Very easy to make. I served it over thin spaghetti and it was a hit in the house! I will definitely be making this again. Enjoy!

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  9. Hi
    I just saw this delicious looking dish
    I would like to make it.
    Does anyone know how much calories does it have?

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  10. This was so good! It’s the first recipe I’ve tried if you’re and now I can’t wait to try more. My family of 6 loved it!

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  11. I had some left over rice and ground turkey from two day ago.I didn’t know what to make for dinner.I just happened to stumble across this recipe I decided to give it a try and it was delicious. Thanks it really save me time in the kitchen.

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  12. This was a big hit in my house! My husband and three kids loved it! Definitely keeping this one in the regular rotation. Thank you!

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  13. I’ve made this 4 times now. I go a little heavier on the lemon juice, lighter on the parmesan (to reduce calories) and omit mushrooms (my husband hates them). It’s one of my family’s favorites dinners. I serve with quinoa instead of rice. Great as leftovers too. Thank you!

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