Description
A quick, wholesome 30-minute Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl made with lean turkey, crisp vegetables, and a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce — perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp thinly sliced fresh ginger
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1–2 tsp oil
- Cooked white or brown rice
- Sliced green onions
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, sugar, rice vinegar, and garlic in a saucepan; simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry until thickened; set aside.
- Steam broccoli 2–3 minutes until bright green; set aside.
- Heat oil and sauté garlic and ginger 15–20 seconds.
- Add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Pour teriyaki sauce over turkey and simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Add carrots for 1 minute, then broccoli for 30 seconds; turn off heat.
- Serve over warm rice; top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Prep ingredients before cooking as the recipe moves quickly. Use low-sodium soy sauce, adjust sweetness to taste, and steam broccoli separately for crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired