Description
This Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl is a quick, flavorful meal combining lean ground turkey with a homemade teriyaki sauce, colorful vegetables, and served over fluffy white or brown rice. Perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner, it balances savory, sweet, and tangy flavors with a nutritious profile.
Ingredients
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
Turkey and Vegetables
- 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)
To Serve
- 2 Green onions (diced, for garnish)
- 4 cups Cooked white or brown rice
Instructions
- Prepare teriyaki sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and warm water until completely dissolved. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cook the sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, gently whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, water, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, granulated sugar, minced garlic, and ground ginger until the sugars are fully dissolved.
- Thicken the sauce: Slowly whisk the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and continue to simmer until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they soften but do not burn. If the onions start scorching, reduce the heat immediately.
- Add garlic and turkey: Stir in the minced garlic, then add ground turkey. Break apart the turkey with a spatula and cook, stirring occasionally, until it's halfway cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Incorporate the grated carrots and finely chopped broccoli into the skillet. Continue cooking until the turkey is fully cooked and the vegetables have softened, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Combine with teriyaki sauce: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the turkey and vegetable mixture. Stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly, then simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Assemble rice bowls: Divide cooked white or brown rice into bowls. Top each with the teriyaki turkey and vegetable mixture.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle diced green onions over the top and serve immediately while warm for maximum flavor.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of sugar in the teriyaki sauce to suit your taste or dietary needs.
- Substitute ground chicken or lean beef for ground turkey if preferred.
- Use brown rice for a higher fiber and nutrient content.
- Make sure to cook the onions on medium heat to avoid burning and bitter flavor.
- To make this dish gluten-free, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
