Sumac-Spiced Turkey Stir-Fry with Spinach & Artichokes
A one-pan, low-carb dinner of ground turkey, spinach, and marinated artichokes, brightened with sumac and ready in under 30 minutes. Great for meal prep and diabetes-friendly eating.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Turkish Inspired
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 514 kcal
- 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean
- 1 medium red onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 5 cups fresh spinach loosely packed
- 1 6–7 oz jar marinated artichoke hearts drained and roughly chopped
- 4 cups cauliflower rice fresh or frozen
- 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 2 teaspoons ground sumac
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh lemon juice for serving
Sauté the aromatics:
In a large skillet or sauté pan, warm 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 3–4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Cook the turkey and season:
Add the ground turkey to the pan. Break it up with a spoon or spatula as it cooks.
Season with sumac, dried dill, red pepper flakes, a pinch of salt, and some black pepper.
Continue cooking until the turkey is fully browned, about 5–6 minutes.
Add artichokes and spinach:
Reduce the heat slightly if needed.
Stir in the drained marinated artichoke hearts.
Add the fresh spinach, tossing gently until it wilts (1–2 minutes).
Taste and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, sumac, etc.).
Transfer this turkey-artichoke-spinach mixture to a bowl and set aside.
Cook the cauliflower rice:
In the same skillet (no need to rinse), add another 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Stir in the cauliflower rice, cooking until tender, about 4–5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide the cooked cauliflower rice onto four plates or bowls.
Toast the pine nuts (optional but recommended):
While the cauliflower rice cooks, warm a small dry skillet over medium-low heat.
Add the pine nuts, stirring frequently until they begin to turn golden, 2–3 minutes. Be careful—they can burn quickly.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Reassemble and serve:
Return the turkey mixture to the original skillet if it needs a quick reheat, or simply spoon it atop each bed of cauliflower rice.
Drizzle on the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil overall (for moisture and flavor).
Sprinkle with the toasted pine nuts if using.
Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra brightness, if desired.
- Leftovers: Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave. The cauliflower rice, turkey, and veggies hold up well for meal prep.
- Nutrition per serving, with optional ingredients:
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Calories: 514 kcal
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Total Fat: 41g
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Fiber: 4g
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Net Carbs: 6.5g
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Protein: 25g
Keyword Diabetes-friendly, healthy fats, low-carb