5-Minute Warm Ground Turkey Rice Bowl
A comforting, easy-to-digest lunch featuring savory ground turkey and tender cooked carrots over warm white rice. Completely dairy-free and soy-free with zero raw vegetables.
Prep
3 min
Cook
2 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive 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
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
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
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
3 min
Cook
2 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Store leftover cooked turkey and rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Take a microwave-safe bowl and add cooked…
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Take a microwave-safe bowl and add cooked…
Take a microwave-safe bowl and add cooked jasmine rice, cooked lean ground turkey, and cooked sliced carrots.
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Add olive oil and garlic powder over…
Add olive oil and garlic powder over the top, then stir gently to combine.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Cover the bowl loosely with a paper…
Cover the bowl loosely with a paper towel and microwave on HIGH for 60 to 90 seconds until heated through and steaming hot.
Look for: heated through and steaming hot
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Carefully remove from microwave
Carefully remove from microwave, stir thoroughly, season with a pinch of fine salt, and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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