South African Bobotie-Inspired Turkey Bowl
15min
15min
1
417
Chef's Note
Bobotie is a classic South African dish typically made with ground beef or lamb and topped with an egg-based custard. This lighter turkey version maintains the signature spice profile while fitting into a high-protein diet. For authentic flavor, toast the spices well before adding the meat. You can prepare the spiced turkey mixture ahead of time and reheat it for a quick weekday lunch.
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Ingredients
5 oz ground turkey (93% lean)
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup yellow onion
1 clove garlic
1 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp tomato paste
1 tbsp raisins
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp almond milk (unsweetened)
1 large egg white
1 leaf bay leaf
1/3 cup brown rice (cooked)
2 tbsp Greek yogurt (0% fat)
1 tbsp fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add 1/4 cup of diced yellow onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
- 3
Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Add 5 oz of ground turkey and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until browned.
- 5
Stir in 1 tsp curry powder, 1/4 tsp ground turmeric, 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground coriander. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- 6
Add 1 tsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp raisins, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 7
Add 1 bay leaf and cook for 2 minutes more.
- 8
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk and 1 large egg white.
- 9
Pour the egg mixture over the turkey mixture and cook without stirring for 2 minutes until set.
- 10
Remove the bay leaf.
- 11
Serve the turkey mixture over 1/3 cup cooked brown rice in a bowl.
- 12
Top with 2 tbsp 0% Greek yogurt and 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
417
42g
31g
14g
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