Healthy Turkey Rice Meal Prep Containers
These Healthy Turkey Rice Meal Prep Containers are gluten-free, packed with lean protein and colorful vegetables, and perfect for make-ahead meals during busy weeks. Full of flavor and meal-prep friendly!
Equipment
- skillet
- Pot (for rice)
- cutting board
- knife
- meal prep containers
Ingredients
Turkey
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean or leaner)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
Grain Base
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
Vegetables
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 0.5 red onion thinly sliced
- 2 cups steamed broccoli
Optional Toppings
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
- fresh lemon juice or lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prep all vegetables. Steam the broccoli and set aside. Dice, chop, and slice remaining vegetables for sautéing.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 7–10 minutes, breaking apart, until browned and cooked through.
- In the same skillet (or separate pan), sauté bell pepper, zucchini, carrots, and onion for 5–7 minutes until tender. Season lightly with salt.
- Assemble 4 meal prep containers: add ½ cup rice, ¼ of the cooked turkey, sautéed vegetables, and steamed broccoli to each.
- Top with fresh parsley or cilantro and a lemon or lime wedge. Store in fridge or freezer as desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add your favorite sauce before serving, tahini, vinaigrette, or guacamole. Let rice cool before sealing to avoid sogginess. These bowls freeze well and reheat beautifully with a splash of water.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 880IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3.8mg
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