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A neatly organized healthy ground turkey meal prep container with vegetables.

Classic Healthy Ground Turkey Meal Prep

This classic healthy ground turkey meal prep recipe features a flavorful lean ground turkey and vegetable mixture served over brown rice or quinoa, perfect for nutritious and convenient meals throughout the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Meal prep containers

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper (any color) diced
  • 1 cup zucchini diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa

Garnish (optional)

  • Fresh cilantro or parsley chopped
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cook brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions, then set aside.

Cooking

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté diced onion for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add ground turkey to the skillet, break it apart, and cook until browned (8-10 minutes), then drain excess fat.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
  • Add diced bell pepper and zucchini to the turkey mixture and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  • Pour in chicken or vegetable broth, bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors, then stir in halved cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.

Assembly

  • Divide cooked grains evenly among four meal prep containers, then top with the turkey and vegetable mixture.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired, cool completely, then seal and refrigerate.

Notes

Meal prep can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For variety, consider adding other vegetables like spinach or kale during the simmering stage. If you prefer a spicier meal, increase the amount of chili powder or add a pinch of cayenne pepper. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave.