Description
A flavorful and healthy teriyaki turkey rice bowl made with lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and a homemade teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, and ginger to make the teriyaki sauce. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Pour in the prepared teriyaki sauce and stir well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is well coated.
- Serve over cooked brown rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Substitute with cauliflower rice for a lower-carb version.
- You can use ground chicken or beef as an alternative protein.
- Double the sauce recipe if you prefer a saucier bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg