Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry with Ground Turkey and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

A quick stir-fry combining fragrant ginger, ground turkey, and colorful vegetables over fluffy cauliflower rice, all compliant with Whole30 guidelines. This Asian Fusion-inspired Whole30 recipe (paleo), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground turkey, cauliflower rice, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 (about 1 medium head cauliflower grated) cauliflower rice
• 1 large, diced small carrot
• 1 medium, diced small red bell pepper
• 3 stalks, sliced thin green onions
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger root
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp, divided sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground turkey, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook, breaking up with a spatula, for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Transfer turkey to a bowl and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Sauté over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large diced carrot and 1 medium diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften.
4. Step 4: Stir in 4 cups cauliflower rice, 3 sliced green onions, and 3 tbsp coconut aminos. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower rice is tender but not mushy.
5. Step 5: Return the cooked ground turkey to the skillet and drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil. Stir everything to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Adjust seasoning with remaining 1/2 tsp sea salt if needed. Serve hot as a wholesome Whole30 meal.