Description: Cheap, low-carb frozen components — seasoned lean ground turkey, sautéed peppers & onions, and cauliflower rice. Reheat and assemble for a fast Mexican-style bowl.

Ingredients with GI:

• 1 lb lean ground turkey — GI: 0
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup) — GI: 10
• 1 red bell pepper, diced — GI: 15
• 1 tbsp olive oil — GI: 0
• 2 tsp chili powder — GI: 0
• 1 tsp ground cumin — GI: 0
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika — GI: 0
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder — GI: 0
• 1/2 tsp onion powder — GI: 0
• 1/2 tsp salt (adjust) — GI: 0
• 1/4 tsp black pepper — GI: 0
• 1 head cauliflower, riced (about 4 cups) or 12 oz frozen cauliflower rice — GI: 15
• 1 lime, juiced — GI: 0
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional) — GI: 0

Instructions:

1. Brown turkey in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; drain any excess fat.
2. Add olive oil, onions and peppers; sauté 4–5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic and onion powders, salt and pepper; cook 1–2 minutes.
4. In a separate skillet, sauté cauliflower rice 4–6 minutes until tender; finish with lime juice and cilantro.
5. Cool components, portion into single-serve freezer containers (turkey, veg, cauliflower rice). Freeze. Reheat covered in microwave 2–3 minutes or until hot.

Flavor profile: Bold chili and cumin with bright lime—classic taco notes without extra carbs.

Serving size: Makes about 4 servings (approx 4 oz cooked turkey + 1 cup cauliflower rice per serving).

Nutritional facts (per serving, AI-estimate, FDA-style): | Amount per serving | | Calories | 240 | | Total Fat | 10 g | | - Saturated Fat | 2 g | | Cholesterol | 85 mg | | Sodium | 420 mg | | Total Carbohydrate | 8 g | | - Dietary Fiber | 3 g | | - Total Sugars | 3 g | | - Includes Added Sugars | 0 g | | Protein | 28 g | Disclaimer: Nutritional facts are AI-generated and not guaranteed accurate.

Type-2 Diabetic Friendly: High-protein, low-GI cauliflower rice in place of starch lowers post-meal glucose spikes; portion control recommended.

A great diabetic-friendly option. Publish it so others managing diabetes can find it too!

Spicy Turkey & Black Bean Freezer Packs

Description: Ready-to-reheat turkey seasoned with Mexican spice and a modest portion of low-GI black beans for fiber and satiety.

Ingredients with GI:

• 1 lb lean ground turkey — GI: 0