Description
This Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl is a quick and healthy meal featuring lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, this dish is packed with protein, fiber, and flavor. Serve it over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps for a versatile and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup broccoli, chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch (dissolved in 1 tbsp water)
For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart as it cooks. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chopped broccoli and grated carrots. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and mix well. Pour sauce over the turkey mixture and stir to coat. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over cooked rice, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- For a low-carb version, serve in lettuce wraps or over cauliflower rice.
- Swap ground turkey for chicken or beef if preferred.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey/sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired