Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Ground Turkey

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

A colorful and satisfying stir-fry featuring ground turkey and crunchy vegetables over fragrant cauliflower rice, perfect for a Whole30 compliant meal. This Whole30 recipe (gluten free, dairy free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground turkey, cauliflower rice, red bell pepper, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 4 cups cauliflower rice
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
• 3 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using, mixing to evenly season the meat.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup diced red bell pepper, 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper, and 3 sliced green onions to the skillet. Sauté together for 4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Push the turkey and vegetables to one side of the skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil and 4 cups cauliflower rice to the empty side, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the rice is warmed through and slightly softened.
6. Step 6: Pour 3 tbsp coconut aminos over the entire skillet contents, stirring everything together. Cook for another 2 minutes until flavors meld and the cauliflower rice is tender but not mushy.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and serve immediately.