Description
A delightful dish of tender ground turkey over rice with vibrant broccoli and carrots, all wrapped in a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (for slurry)
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tsp minced garlic (for turkey)
- 1 tsp thinly sliced fresh ginger
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1–2 tsp oil (for sautéing)
- Cooked white or brown rice
- Sliced green onions
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. Set over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Steam the Broccoli: Boil a pot of water and place broccoli in a steamer basket above it. Cover and steam for 2–3 minutes until bright green and still crunchy, then set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat, add minced garlic and sliced ginger, sauté for 15–20 seconds until fragrant.
- Brown the Turkey: Add ground turkey to the pan, breaking it apart. Cook until golden-brown, about 5 minutes.
- Combine with the Sauce: Pour teriyaki sauce over turkey, simmer for 2–3 minutes. Add julienned carrots and then broccoli, cooking for another 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
- Serve It Up: In a bowl, layer warm rice, then top with the turkey-veggie mixture. Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
This recipe is great for meal prep, storing for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat over low heat on the stove for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: teriyaki, turkey, rice bowl, healthy dinner, quick meal