Smoky Ground Turkey and Sweetcorn Rice Skillet
A quick 15-minute high-protein skillet featuring savory ground turkey, sweetcorn, crunchy pak choi, and sweet bell pepper cooked over basmati rice. Seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic for a satisfying, nutrient-dense meal.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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
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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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Swap pak choi for spinach or courgette if that is what you have on hand in your fridge.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in…
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Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in…
Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute until glistening.
Look for: glistening
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Add 1 pcs minced garlic clove and…
Add 1 pcs minced garlic clove and 150g turkey mince to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, breaking the meat apart with a spatula, until browned throughout and no pink remains.
Look for: browned throughout and no pink remains
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Add 0.5 pcs chopped red bell pepper, 40g sweetcorn, and 0.5 tsp smoked paprika to the skillet. Stir thoroughly and cook for 3 minutes until the pepper begins to soften.
Look for: the pepper begins to soften
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Add 100g chopped pak choi and 0
Add 100g chopped pak choi and 0.5 cup pre-cooked basmati rice to the pan. Stir continuously for 2 minutes until the pak choi is tender-crisp and the rice is heated through to 165°F (74°C).
Look for: the pak choi is tender-crisp and the rice is heated through to 165°F (74°C)
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Remove the skillet from heat and transfer…
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the meal directly to a bowl. Enjoy immediately or allow to cool before refrigerating in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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