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Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl – Simple, Savory, and Satisfying

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground turkey
  • 3 cups cooked rice (white jasmine, basmati, or brown)
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (canola, avocado, or light olive oil)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (or matchsticks)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets, small bite-size pieces
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili-garlic sauce (optional, for heat)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)

Instructions
 

  • Cook the rice. Start your rice according to package directions. White rice takes about 15 minutes; brown rice will take longer. Keep it warm and fluffy.
  • Whisk the sauce. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, water, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha if using. In a separate cup, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Set both aside.
  • Sauté aromatics. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add diced onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Brown the turkey. Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook 5–7 minutes until no longer pink and lightly browned. Season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Add vegetables. Stir in carrots and broccoli. Cook 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender. If using quick-cook veggies like snap peas or bell pepper, add them during the last 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the teriyaki. Add the soy mixture to the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the turkey and vegetables.
  • Taste and adjust. Add more honey for sweetness, vinegar for brightness, or sriracha for heat. Stir in sliced green onions.
  • Assemble the bowls. Spoon rice into bowls, top with the teriyaki turkey mix, and finish with sesame seeds and extra green onions. Add a drizzle of sesame oil or a squeeze of lime if you like.