Dondon's Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• Black pepper
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more as needed
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped almonds, toasted
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• ⅓ cup snipped fresh mint
• Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the turkey, ½ teaspoon of the salt, and black pepper to taste. Shape the turkey mixture into two ¼-inch-thick patties. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cumin seeds, and red pepper flakes; stir well to blend.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil in a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Very carefully place the patties in the skillet (they will be soft); cook the patties, undisturbed, until the bottoms are browned and crisp, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. Break the patties into small pieces; sprinkle the spice mixture and the garlic over the meat. Cook, stirring, until the spices are fragrant and the meat is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more.
3. Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse the cauliflower (in batches, if necessary) until the pieces are the size of rice. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons coconut oil over medium heat. Add the cauliflower and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the almonds and lemon zest.
4. Serve the turkey over the cauliflower rice. Sprinkle with the mint and additional red pepper flakes, if desired. Pass lemon wedges alongside.