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Easy Lean Ground Turkey Meal Prep Bowls for Healthy Weight Loss

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These easy lean ground turkey meal prep bowls are simple, nutritious, and satisfying, perfect for healthy eating and weight loss. They are quick to prepare, hold up well for meal prep, and offer a flavorful, balanced meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (mix of red and yellow)
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • About 4 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, roughly chopped
  • Optional toppings: sliced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges, or a sprinkle of feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook about 1 ½ cups dry brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions (20-25 minutes). Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. While grains cook, chop onion, garlic, bell peppers, zucchini, and greens.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  4. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent and slightly golden.
  5. Stir in minced garlic and diced bell peppers; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Push veggies to one side of the skillet and add lean ground turkey. Break apart with a spatula and cook for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink. Stir everything together.
  7. Mix in tomato paste, soy sauce or tamari, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for 3-4 minutes to meld flavors. Add a splash of water or broth if mixture seems dry.
  8. Toss in chopped spinach or kale and cook for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.
  9. Divide cooked grains evenly into 4 meal prep containers and top with turkey and veggie mixture.
  10. Add optional toppings like avocado slices, lime, cilantro, or feta cheese when ready to eat.

Notes

To keep turkey moist, cook over medium heat and stir frequently. Add a tablespoon of water to deglaze the pan if mixture sticks. Avoid overcooking greens to preserve color and texture. Frozen veggies can be used if fresh are unavailable but should be thawed and drained well. For low-carb option, substitute brown rice with cauliflower rice or spiralized zucchini noodles. Use tamari for gluten-free version.

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