Ground Turkey Rice Bowls (Printable)

Seasoned ground turkey with rice, fresh vegetables, and a savory sesame-soy glaze for a quick weeknight dinner.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb ground turkey

→ Grains

02 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 cup shredded carrots
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 cup shelled edamame
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Aromatics & Sauce

07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
09 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional, adjust to taste)

→ Toppings

14 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
15 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Prepare the rice according to package instructions if not already cooked. Keep warm and set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add the sesame oil. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until evenly browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
03 - Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, diced red bell pepper, and shredded carrots. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened but still retain some crunch.
04 - Toss in the shelled edamame and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring to combine with the turkey and vegetables.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sriracha until well blended. Pour the sauce over the turkey and vegetable mixture, stirring thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
06 - Let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld together.
07 - Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls and spoon the turkey mixture over the top. Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sauce balances sweet, salty, and heat in a way that makes everyone at the table go back for seconds.
  • It comes together faster than delivery and tastes like you actually tried.
  • You probably have most of the ingredients in your kitchen right now.
02 -
  • Do not stir the turkey constantly or it will turn gray and steamed instead of golden and crispy in spots.
  • Taste the sauce before adding it to the pan and adjust the sriracha because heat levels vary wildly between brands.
03 -
  • Use a potato masher to break up the ground turkey for more evenly crumbled pieces than a spatula can manage.
  • Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds before sprinkling them on top and you will wonder why you ever used them raw.

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