Warmly spiced turkey, roasted November cauliflower, and whole-grain brown basmati rice make satisfying bowls finished with a cool lemon-yogurt sauce.
- Total time: 55 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $16
- Calories per serving: 665 cal
- Stovetop
- Oven
Health: Plain yogurt replaces a cream-based sauce for a lighter finish, with a tangier flavor.
Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling complements the warming spices and cool yogurt without overwhelming the turkey.
Details
Ingredients
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Ground turkey1 lb $5.39
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Whole-grain brown basmati rice1/2 cup dry (about 3.4 oz) $4.39
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Cauliflower1 small head, yielding about 1 lb trimmed florets $6.99
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Yellow onion1 small (about 4 oz) $9.25
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Garlic2 cloves $1.75
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Plain whole-milk Greek yogurt1/2 cup $4.99
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Lemon1/2 lemon, yielding 1 tablespoon juice $3.99
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Canola oil2 tablespoons $5.99
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Ground cumin1 teaspoon $3.49
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Ground coriander1 teaspoon $2.89
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Ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon $2.89
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Ground ginger1/2 teaspoon $2.89
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Ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon $3.49
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Extra-fine sea salt1 7/8 teaspoons $2.52
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 425°F. Trim 1 small head cauliflower into about 1 lb of bite-size florets; dry well for better browning.
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Gently mix 1 lb ground turkey with 1 teaspoon extra-fine sea salt. Refrigerate while you start the rice and prepare the cauliflower.
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Rinse 1/2 cup dry brown basmati rice. Combine in a small saucepan with 1 cup water and 1/8 teaspoon extra-fine sea salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to low. Simmer for 35–40 minutes, until tender and the water is absorbed, then remove from the heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
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Toss the prepared cauliflower on a large rimmed baking sheet with:
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 3/4 teaspoon extra-fine sea salt
Spread in a single layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until browned at the edges and tender.
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Make the yogurt sauce: grate 1 garlic clove into a small bowl, then stir in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon lemon juice from 1/2 lemon. Refrigerate until serving.
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Peel and finely dice 1 small yellow onion, about 4 oz, and mince 1 garlic clove. Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring, until softened.
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Add the minced garlic to the skillet along with:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Stir for 30 seconds. Add the salted turkey and cook over medium-high heat for 7–9 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles, until lightly browned and cooked to 165°F. Stir in 2 tablespoons water, scraping up the flavorful browned bits, and remove from the heat.
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Fluff the rice and divide between two bowls. Arrange the spiced turkey and roasted cauliflower alongside it, then spoon the lemon-yogurt sauce over each bowl.
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