Easy Keto Spicy Ground Turkey with Cauliflower

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prep time

10 min
cook time

25 min
ready time

35 min

Easy Keto Spicy Ground Turkey with Cauliflower

You can have this fantastic meal served completely fuss-free in about 35 minutes (and you don't need any special cooking skills as the recipe is quite simple to prepare). The recipe is loaded with fats, proteins, and fiber, making it among the best easy Keto dinners you can prepare during the busy week. You can adjust the amount of hot sauce and cayenne according to your taste or add some other herbs and spices of your choice. Serve the prepared dish with some freshly chopped cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy!

How do you substitute turkey in this recipe?

You can substitute the ground turkey with the same amount of ground chicken or beef (you will need to adjust the cooking time for the ground beef slightly). You can also cut the chicken or turkey breast into bite-sized pieces and use them instead of the ground turkey. You will also need to adjust the cooking time according to the type of meat you use.

How do you customize this recipe?

As mentioned above, the easiest way to customize this recipe is to use some other type of meat. You can also swap the cauliflower for some other veggies of choice (such as broccoli, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, zucchinis, eggplants, or peppers). Any type of your preferred low-carb veggies would work perfectly for this recipe. You can adjust the amount of cayenne and hot sauce (or omit them completely) and add some other herbs and spices.

How do you store the leftovers?

Store the leftovers in airtight containers and refrigerate for a few days. Gently reheat on the stovetop when ready to serve.

Does this meal freeze well?

Yes! You can freeze the leftovers for a few weeks in an airtight container. Gently thaw on the stovetop or your microwave when ready to serve.

Net Carbs

3.7 g
Fiber

2.1 g
Total Carbs

5.9 g
Protein

33.9 g
Fats

26.1 g

387 cals

Quantity

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Cauliflower

300 g
Ground turkey, lean, 7% fat (93% lean meat)

450 g
Extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp
Butter

2 tbsp
Garlic

1 clove
Onion powder

1 tsp
Soy sauce, low sodium

0.25 cup
Hot chili sauce (Sriracha)

1 tbsp
Chicken broth, bouillon or consomme, ready-to-serve can, low sodium

0.25 cup
Cayenne

0.5 tsp
Cilantro

2 tbsp, chopped

Step 1

Cut the cauliflower into smaller florets. Add the cauliflower to a deep pot and pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Remove from the heat and drain. Set it aside.
Step 2

Add one tablespoon of olive oil and one tablespoon of butter to a large pan. Add the ground turkey and cook for 5-7 minutes over medium-high heat. Stir constantly.
Step 3

Peel and mince the garlic. Add the garlic and onion powder to the pan and stir well. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Step 4

Pour in the soy sauce, hot sauce, and chicken broth. Add the cayenne and stir well. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the meat from the pan and set it aside.
Step 5

Add the remaining olive oil and butter to the pan. Add the drained cauliflower and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning each piece occasionally. Optionally, season with some salt or black pepper.
Step 6

Finely chop the cilantro. Add the chopped cilantro to the pan and stir well. Cook for another minute and then remove from the heat.
Step 7

Transfer to serving plates. Optionally, garnish with some more freshly chopped cilantro or lime wedges. Enjoy!

Easy Keto Spicy Ground Turkey with Cauliflower

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