Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry with Ground Turkey and Vegetables
A vibrant stir-fry featuring ground turkey and crisp vegetables over flavorful cauliflower rice, all compliant with Whole30 eating principles. This Asian-inspired Whole30 recipe (paleo), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground turkey, cauliflower rice, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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 cauliflower head, processed) cauliflower rice
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 large, julienned carrot
- 3 stalks, sliced green onions
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp, divided sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the turkey and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1 diced red bell pepper and 1 julienned large carrot, cooking for 3-4 minutes until vegetables start to soften but remain crisp.
- Step 3: Add 4 cups cauliflower rice to the skillet, stirring well to combine. Pour in 3 tbsp coconut aminos and 1 tbsp sesame oil, tossing everything together. Cook for 4-5 minutes until cauliflower rice is tender but not mushy.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions. Adjust seasoning with remaining 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Serve hot.







