One-Pot Spiced Turkey and Cauliflower Rice Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

Ground turkey cooked with warming spices and mixed with cauliflower rice for a quick, flavorful Whole30 meal. This one-pot recipe (whole30, low carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground turkey, cauliflower rice, olive oil 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 cauliflower rice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro
• 1, cut into wedges lime

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes until turkey is browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 cups cauliflower rice, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until cauliflower rice is tender but not mushy.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges from 1 lime squeezed over the top.