Sweet Berry Turkey and Pumpkin Seed Bowl
Juicy ground turkey combined with fluffy cauliflower rice, sweet fresh blueberries, and crunchy toasted pumpkin seeds. A satisfying, dairy-free sweet-and-savory lunch bowl high in lean protein.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kelly + Lila
Kelly created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium skillet over medium heat
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Place a medium skillet over medium heat
Place a medium skillet over medium heat, 350°F (175°C), and add extra virgin olive oil.
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Add the lean ground turkey to the…
Add the lean ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet…
Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet with the turkey and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender and hot.
Look for: tender and hot
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Stir in the maple syrup and salt…
Stir in the maple syrup and salt until evenly combined, then remove the skillet from the heat.
Look for: evenly combined, then remove the skillet from the heat
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Transfer the turkey and cauliflower rice mixture…
Transfer the turkey and cauliflower rice mixture to a serving bowl.
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Top with fresh blueberries and raw pumpkin…
Top with fresh blueberries and raw pumpkin seeds before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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