Description
Delicious and healthy Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowls featuring ground turkey cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce with fresh vegetables, served over a bed of steamed rice. This recipe is perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup broccoli, finely chopped
- 2 large carrots, grated
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (divided)
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons warm water
Others
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
- Optional garnish: green onions
Instructions
- Prepare Teriyaki Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, ground ginger, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons warm water until smooth to create the teriyaki sauce base.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Then add chopped broccoli and grated carrots, cooking until vegetables are tender but still crisp, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Cook Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook thoroughly, breaking it apart with a spatula, until the turkey is browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add Sauce and Simmer: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the cooked turkey and vegetables. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the meat and vegetables nicely.
- Serve: Spoon the teriyaki turkey mixture over bowls of cooked white or brown rice. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve hot for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels and make the dish healthier.
- Brown rice adds more fiber and nutrients compared to white rice, but feel free to use your preferred rice type.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for added texture and flavor.
- Adjust the sugar quantity in the sauce for sweetness preference.
- The recipe can be doubled easily for meal prep or family-sized portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: teriyaki turkey, turkey rice bowls, Asian turkey recipe, ground turkey dinner, healthy teriyaki, quick weeknight meal
