Weeknight Honey Garlic Turkey Bowls (Print Version)

Tender turkey with honey-garlic sauce, crisp veggies, and fluffy rice for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal.

# Components:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Sauce

03 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 3 tbsp honey
05 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
06 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
09 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Vegetables

10 - 1 cup shredded carrots
11 - 1 cup thinly sliced bell pepper (any color)
12 - 2 cups broccoli florets
13 - 3 green onions, sliced (plus extra for garnish)

→ Rice

14 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice

→ Garnishes

15 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
16 - Fresh cilantro or extra green onions (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Cook the rice according to package directions, or use pre-cooked rice for expediency.
02 - In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and optional red pepper flakes. Whisk until well incorporated and set aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a spacious skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until evenly browned (approximately 5-6 minutes).
04 - Introduce shredded carrots, sliced bell pepper, and broccoli florets to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables reach a tender-crisp consistency.
05 - Pour the prepared honey-garlic sauce over the turkey and vegetables. Stir thoroughly to ensure an even coating. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
06 - Stir in the sliced green onions, then remove the skillet from the heat.
07 - Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top each bowl with the turkey and vegetable mixture. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and additional green onions or cilantro, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 35 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Packed with protein and colorful vegetables
  • Customizable with whatever veggies you have in the fridge
  • Perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors
02 -
  • High in protein with 28g per serving
  • Ready in just 35 minutes total
  • Excellent for meal prep and leftovers
  • Perfect balance of macronutrients
  • Family friendly and easily customizable
03 -
  • For maximum flavor, toast sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden before using as garnish.
  • Cook the turkey until it develops some caramelized edges for enhanced flavor.
  • For a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and add to the sauce during the final minutes of cooking.

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