Description
A flavorful and healthy Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl combining tender ground turkey, vibrant vegetables, and a homemade teriyaki sauce served over steamed rice. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner, offering a delicious balance of savory and sweet flavors with nutritious ingredients.
Ingredients
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Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar or less as desired
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar or less as desired
- 2 teaspoons Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Warm water
Ground Turkey Mixture
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup Diced onion
- 2 tablespoons Minced garlic
- 1 pound Ground Turkey
- 1 cup Broccoli, finely chopped
- 2 Large carrots, peeled and grated
- 2 Green onions, diced (for garnish)
- 4 cups Cooked white or brown rice
Instructions
- Prepare Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and warm water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set this mixture aside. Then, in a small saucepan over medium heat, gently whisk together soy sauce, water, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, granulated sugar, minced garlic, and ground ginger until the sugars dissolve completely. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture and let it simmer until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook Ground Turkey and Vegetables: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they soften. If onions start to scorch, reduce the heat immediately. Stir in minced garlic, then add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4-5 minutes until turkey is halfway cooked. Add grated carrots and chopped broccoli, continue cooking another 5-6 minutes until turkey is fully cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Combine with Teriyaki Sauce: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the cooked turkey and vegetable mixture. Stir well and let it simmer together for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Assemble the Rice Bowl: Divide the cooked rice evenly among bowls. Top with the teriyaki turkey and vegetable mixture. Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Teriyaki Sauce tends to be sweet; adjust sugar quantities to your preferred level, using 1 tablespoon each for a more savory taste.
- Nutritional values are based on serving with white rice; substituting brown rice or reducing the amount of rice lowers calories and carbs.
- Customize your bowl by adding favorite vegetables such as bell peppers, snap peas, or mushrooms.
- Serving size is approximately ¾ cup cooked rice with 1 cup of the turkey and vegetable mixture per person.
- Estimated servings range between 4-6 depending on portion size and vegetable volume.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 cup turkey and vegetables + 3/4 cup rice)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
