Description
These Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowls are a quick and delectable meal that effortlessly combines healthy ground turkey, colorful vegetables, and a sweet homemade teriyaki sauce. Served over your choice of fluffy white or nutty brown rice, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or as part of a meal prep routine. With its delightful balance of protein and veggies, you’re sure to savor every bite. Enjoy the explosion of flavors in this wholesome recipe that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup finely chopped broccoli
- 2 large grated carrots
- 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, granulated sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, cornstarch, and warm water for the teriyaki sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, then add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes), breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in chopped broccoli and grated carrots; cook until tender (approximately 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in the teriyaki sauce and stir to coat all ingredients evenly. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over cooked rice and garnish with diced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg