Stir-Fried Cauliflower Rice with Spiced Turkey and Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

A colorful skillet stir-fry of ground turkey, cauliflower rice, and crisp vegetables infused with warm spices for a Whole30-compliant meal. This Asian-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free, dairy free), ready in about 30 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 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, diced red bell pepper
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 3 stalks, sliced green onions
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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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, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 3/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, for about 6-7 minutes until turkey is browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced red bell pepper, 1 large julienned carrot, and 4 cups cauliflower rice to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender but still have a slight crunch.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp coconut aminos and 1 tbsp olive oil, tossing to evenly coat all ingredients and heat through, about 1-2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 3 sliced green onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the stir-fry.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately while hot as a satisfying Whole30 meal.