Ground Turkey Fajita Bowls

This Ground Turkey Fajita Bowls is the perfect solution when time is short but you still want something nutritious for dinner. Lean ground turkey gets seasoned with cumin, chili and oregano to create a deliciously savory filling for these grain bowls. It’s served over a bed of nutty, fiber-packed brown rice and sautéed sweet onions and bell peppers, creating a colorful, nutrient-packed bowl. This recipe comes together easily, makes great leftovers and delivers big fajita-inspired flavor with simple ingredients. Read on for our best tips and tricks below. 

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! 

• Want to mellow the heat? Opt for mild salsa and skip the jalapeños.
• This is a great dish to make when you have leftover brown rice on hand. If you don’t want to cook brown rice from scratch, opt for microwave brown rice from a package.
• If you’re in a time crunch, use pre-sliced onions and peppers from the produce section or a frozen fajita veggie blend to save on prep time.

Nutrition Notes

• Ground turkey is an excellent source of protein in these grain bowls. Eating enough protein is important for a wide array of bodily functions, including digestion and energy production. The ground meat is lower in saturated fat to support a healthy heart. 
• Brown rice is an easy way to add more protein and fiber to this dish. Fiber is a key nutrient that supports gut health, lowers risk of type 2 diabetes and more. You can substitute white rice if you don’t have brown on hand, but it will lower the amount of fiber in the dish. 
• Bell peppers contain phytochemicals and nutrients that have anti-inflammatory properties to reduce inflammation in the body as well as prevent it from developing. The colorful vegetable may also prevent memory loss due to the presence of flavonoids, phenolic acids and carotenoids.
• Corn is low in calories and high in fiber, a powerful combination that can help you feel full for longer while also helping with weight loss. Thanks to its fiber content, which works to slow digestion, corn is a low-glycemic food.