Description
This Healthy Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl is a flavorful and nutritious meal that comes together quickly for a satisfying dinner. Lean ground turkey is cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce and served over brown rice with colorful vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Teriyaki Turkey:
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Turkey: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook turkey until browned. Add garlic and ginger.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, cornstarch, and water. Pour over turkey, cook until thickened.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Steam or sauté broccoli until tender. Add carrot to the skillet.
- Combine and Serve: Toss everything with sesame oil. Serve over rice, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can use cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- For added heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
