Turkey Cauliflower Fried Rice Bowl
A warm, savory bowl of seasoned ground turkey and fluffy cauliflower rice simmered with ginger and carrots. Designed to be easy on digestion and quick to assemble when energy is low.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Dylan + Lila
Dylan 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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Make regular eating and hydration easier
Use this meal as an easy anchor for regular food and a glass of water—two simple things that can get lost on a busy day.
Notice: timing + hydration
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
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.
Notice: energy for movement
Comfortably satisfied
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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil in…
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Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil in…
Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add 150g ground turkey and cook for…
Add 150g ground turkey and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until browned and fully cooked through with no pink remaining.
Look for: browned and fully cooked through with no pink remaining
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Stir in 1 pcs minced garlic clove…
Stir in 1 pcs minced garlic clove and 1 tsp freshly grated ginger root; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add 0.5 cup diced carrot and sauté for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
Look for: slightly softened
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Turn heat to medium
Turn heat to medium, stir in 1.5 cups cauliflower rice and 1 tbsp coconut aminos, then cook for 4-5 minutes until the cauliflower rice is tender but not mushy.
Look for: the cauliflower rice is tender but not mushy
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Season with 0.25 tsp sea salt, remove from heat, transfer to a serving bowl, and top with 1 pcs sliced green onion.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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