Description
Healthy Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl packed with savory turkey, veggies, and rice – a quick, flavorful meal sure to please!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey
- 1½ cups (300g) uncooked jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers), chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions, typically 1½ cups rice to 2½ cups water. Once done, fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and break it into small pieces. Cook for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink, developing some golden-brown edges for flavor. Transfer the cooked turkey to a clean plate.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add white parts of green onions, minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Increase heat to high and add chopped vegetables. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables are bright and crisp-tender.
- Step 5: While vegetables cook, prepare the teriyaki sauce by combining soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Step 6: Return the cooked turkey to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the soy sauce mixture over everything and stir to combine. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly as the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Step 7: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top with the Healthy Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl mixture, making sure to distribute the sauce evenly. Garnish with reserved green parts of onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 425 calories
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 28 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg