Unstuffed Turkey Pepper Bowl
All the bold, savory flavors of stuffed peppers, deconstructed into a hearty, protein-packed turkey bowl!
Allowed for Ideal Protein phases 1 to 3.
Serving size
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. Olive Oil, Divided
- 2 cups Bell Pepper, Chopped
- 1 lb. Lean Ground Turkey
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 2 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1 tsp. Chili Powder
- 1 tsp. Ground Cumin
- 1 (14.5 oz.) Can Diced Tomatoes
- 3 tbsp. Fresh Parsley, Minced
- 2 (10 oz.) pkts. Cauliflower Rice
- 1 cup Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Maintenance only)
- Few Dashes Cayenne Pepper, (Optional)
- To taste Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Preparation
Step 1
Heat half of the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add chopped bell peppers and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Remove and set aside.
Step 3
Add the remaining oil to the pan, then add ground turkey. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Step 4
Stir in garlic, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute.
Step 5
Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and mix well. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in the cooked bell peppers and parsley.
Step 7
In a separate pan, heat the cauliflower rice according to the package instructions.
Step 8
Serve the turkey mixture over cauliflower rice. If using, sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
Step 9
Garnish with more parsley and a dash of cayenne if desired.
Step 10
Enjoy your flavorful, protein-packed bowl!
