Description
A healthy and flavorful Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl featuring lean ground turkey cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce, served over nutritious brown rice with steamed crisp vegetables and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. This dish is perfect for a quick, balanced weeknight dinner packed with protein, vegetables, and wholesome grains.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Sauce
- 1 pound (450g) ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Vegetables and Garnish
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Turkey: In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, freshly grated ginger, and minced garlic. Pour this mixture over the cooked turkey and stir to combine all flavors.
- Thicken the Sauce: Mix water and cornstarch in another small bowl until smooth. Add this slurry to the turkey mixture and stir well. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and coats the turkey.
- Cook the Vegetables: While the sauce simmers, steam or sauté broccoli florets, red bell pepper slices, and julienned carrot until tender but still crisp, preserving their freshness and nutrients.
- Assemble the Bowl: Divide the cooked brown rice into serving bowls. Top each with a generous portion of the turkey teriyaki mixture and the steamed vegetables.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over each bowl for a fresh and nutty finish before serving warm.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content and keep it healthier.
- For extra flavor, let the turkey marinate briefly in the teriyaki sauce before cooking.
- Brown rice can be substituted with quinoa or white rice if preferred.
- Vegetables can be swapped or added to based on preference, such as snap peas or mushrooms.
- To make this dish gluten-free, ensure the soy sauce is tamari or certified gluten-free.