Turkey Meal Prep Containers (Printable)

Balanced turkey and veggie bowls with brown rice for easy grab-and-go lunches all week long.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb lean ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups broccoli florets
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Grains

06 - 2 cups cooked brown rice

→ Seasonings & Oils

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
08 - 1 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
13 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Toss broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
03 - While vegetables roast, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat, until browned and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes.
04 - Divide cooked brown rice evenly among four meal prep containers. Top each with equal portions of turkey and roasted vegetables.
05 - Garnish with parsley and add lemon wedges, if desired. Let cool before sealing containers and refrigerating.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • The roasted vegetables develop sweet caramelized edges that taste way better than steamed meal prep veggies
  • Everything cooks simultaneously so you are not stuck in the kitchen for hours
  • These containers reheat beautifully without that sad soggy texture that plagues so many meal prep lunches
02 -
  • Let everything cool completely before sealing the containers or trapped steam will make everything soggy by Tuesday
  • The roasted vegetables shrink significantly so do not panic when the sheet pan looks overflowing at first
  • These actually taste better on day two or three once the flavors have had time to mingle together
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables into similar sized pieces so everything roasts evenly and nothing ends up undercooked or burnt
  • Double the spices if you like bold flavor because the brown rice can really soak up seasonings

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