High-Protein Turkey & Stuffing-Inspired Meal Prep Bowl: 34 Grams of Protein Under $5

This turkey and stuffing-inspired meal prep bowl captures the cozy, herby flavor of a Thanksgiving stuffing in a genuinely practical high-protein dinner built for the week ahead. Ground turkey browns alongside celery and onion, seasoned with classic sage and thyme that instantly signals holiday flavor the moment it hits the pan. Cubed whole wheat bread soaks up a bit of chicken broth right in the skillet, mimicking that familiar stuffing texture without needing to bake an entire casserole dish. Steamed green beans round out the bowl with a bit of color and crunch, balancing the richer, bread-based main component. This is a genuinely comforting way to enjoy stuffing-style flavor any week of the fall season, not just as a Thanksgiving side dish once a year. With 34 grams of protein and that unmistakable holiday herb profile, this bowl offers a cozy, seasonal change of pace from the usual meal prep rotation. At $4.20 per serving, it’s a nostalgic, satisfying dinner worth adding to your Sunday prep lineup.

High-Protein Turkey & Stuffing-Inspired Meal Prep Bowl

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Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Calories: 400

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 6 oz lean ground turkey
• 1 cup whole wheat bread cubed and lightly toasted
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup green beans trimmed
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

 

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the diced celery and onion, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
3. Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart as it cooks, until browned, about 6 minutes.
4. Stir in the sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Add the toasted bread cubes and chicken broth, stirring gently to combine and let the bread soak up the broth for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Steam the green beans for 4 to 5 minutes until tender.
7. Divide the turkey stuffing mixture and green beans into a meal prep container.
8. Serve warm, or store for later in the week.

Notes

Day-old or slightly stale whole wheat bread works even better here than fresh, so this is a great way to use up bread that’s about to go to waste.