Dondon's Recipes

Instant Pot Ground Turkey, Quinoa, Broccoli, Garbanzo & Spinach Power Bowl

Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
A nutrient-dense, high-protein, high-fiber one-pot meal made with lean ground turkey, quinoa, chickpeas, broccoli, and spinach — perfect for meal prep or a quick, healthy dinner.

NOTES: Customize with your favorite spices or add toppings like lemon juice, avocado, or feta for extra flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 ¾ cups low sodium chicken broth or water
  • 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups chopped spinach (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: avocado, lemon juice, feta, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Sauté Mode (optional):
    Turn Instant Pot to Sauté. Add olive oil, then ground turkey. Cook until browned (~5 mins), breaking it up as it cooks. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, salt & pepper. Stir and cook another minute.

  2. Add Remaining Ingredients:
    Add quinoa, broth, zucchini, bell pepper, broccoli, spinach, and garbanzo beans. Stir to combine.

  3. Pressure Cook:
    Close lid, set valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 1 minute. Allow a 10-minute natural release, then quick release any remaining pressure.

  4. Fluff & Serve:
    Fluff mixture with a fork, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve with optional toppings.

Macros

Field Amount
Calories 350
Protein 28g
Fat 10g
Carbs 35g
Fiber 10g
Sugar 4g
Volume 250g

Per 250g (~1c): 350 calories, 28g protein, 10g fat, 35g carbs, 10g fiber, 4g sugar