Name: Spicy Turkey Meal Prep Bowls (High Protein)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground turkey; Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste; 1 red bell pepper, seeds and stem removed, diced; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeds and stem removed, diced; 1 white or yellow onion, diced; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 can diced tomatoes, with juices; 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce; 2 cups fresh spinach; 2 cups cooked white rice, for serving

Last Updated on August 22, 2021 by Rachel

Are you looking for a simple and easy high protein meal prep recipe with low-fat content, too? These Spicy Turkey Meal Prep Bowls are just what you’ve been waiting for. Why miss out on all the flavor and the taste when you can have the best of both worlds?

I’m a huge fan of eating good ingredients that are high in protein. I’m also loving the fact that I’ve finally found a way to meal prep my way to happiness while fueling my body with delicious and awesome flavors, too. Being able to make these meal prep bowls has helped me become organized and efficient in my days!

And since I was looking for a healthier alternative to ground beef, and I was just wanting a bit of a break from chicken, the addition of ground turkey to this recipe is the perfect combination. It’s less fat, less grease, with a ton of flavor!

I love that these ground turkey meal prep bowls give me a bit of an option on how to make them up for the week. Plus, I can change out the fresh ingredients as well to have them taste a bit different each time, too!

This ground turkey meal prep recipe makes the perfect macro friendly meal. It is high protein, moderate carbs, and low fat.

MACROS PER SERVING
Protein: 20 Carbs: 29 Fat: 9
Calories: 272

What meats are good for meal prepping?

You’ll find that ground meat is great for meal prep because they’re so versatile in how you can use them. They can be used with rice, with lettuce wraps, or even just add a fun addition to any type of salad or other main dishes.

I’ve also found that ground meats tend to go further, too. When I’m using ground meat, I always feel like a pound of it makes so much more than if the meat isn’t ground.

Can you make this meal prep bowl vegetarian?

Absolutely! All you have to do is take out the meat and you’ve got a vegetarian meal prep bowl. Does it get any easier than that? During the summer months, I find that I crave a lot more veggies so if I can add in more fresh vegetables or make up a prep bowl with garden-fresh veggies, I’m all for it to happen!

Can I use brown rice in place of the white rice?

You can! I’ve made this recipe with both kinds of rice and both are really good. The white rice is just a stickier rice so it really comes down to the texture that you’re looking for. Brown rice tends to have a bit more health benefits, too but it’s really up to you.

I also think that brown rice has a better texture than white rice once it’s meal prepped and stored in the fridge.

Can I use green bell pepper in this high protein meal prep?

Yes! Any color bell pepper will work in this recipe.

What can I use instead of spinach?

Kale works really well in this recipe. Or you may omit the spinach all together.

Spicy Turkey Meal Prep Bowls Ingredients

You Will Need:

Ground Turkey
Red and Yellow Bell Pepper
Onion
Garlic Powder
Diced Tomatoes
Chickpeas
Hot Sauce
Spinach
Rice

How to make Spicy Turkey Meal Prep Bowls:

Cook the rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
In a large skillet pan or Dutch Oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. When hot, add ground turkey. Break apart the meat into small pieces as it cooks. Cook the meat for 7 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
Add diced bell peppers, onions, garlic powder, red pepper flakes to the skillet. Saute for 7 minutes or until vegetables have softened.
Add diced tomatoes and chickpeas. Continue cooking for 5 minutes.
Add spinach and let it wilt for 2-3 minutes. Let the entire mixture of flavors come together.

How to Meal Prep it: Depending on the size of your containers, you will add ¼-½ cup cooked rice to each container. Add the ground turkey veggie mixture evenly between the containers.

Fun ways to enjoy eating turkey meal prep bowls

The way that this recipe is written, you can literally open the lid, heat up, and enjoy eating it just as it is. You can also add these meal prep toppings and ingredients into a tortilla for a quick and easy ground turkey taco, too.

How To Store Ground Turkey Meal Prep Bowls

This will store in an airtight container for up to four days in the refrigerator and up to 3 months in the freezer.

Where can I buy meal prep containers for high protein meal prep?

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I order all of my meal prep containers from Amazon!! These glass containers are my favorite! These reusable plastic containers are a great option as well.