Sweet and Spicy Turkey Bowls (Printable version)

Tender turkey in honey-sriracha glaze with broccoli and brown rice

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 pound ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups broccoli florets
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
05 - 1 green onion, chopped

→ Grains

06 - 1 cup cooked brown rice

→ Sauces & Condiments

07 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 2 tablespoons honey
09 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Toppings

13 - Sesame seeds for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cook brown rice according to package instructions and have ready for assembly.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
03 - Add ground turkey to the skillet. Break apart with a spatula and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - While turkey cooks, steam broccoli florets in a separate pot or microwave-safe bowl until bright green and tender, approximately 4-6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
06 - Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked turkey in the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Divide cooked brown rice among serving bowls. Top each portion with turkey mixture and steamed broccoli.
08 - Crown each bowl with chopped green onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in under thirty minutes, so you can go from starving to satisfied without ordering takeout.
  • The sweet-spicy glaze clings to every grain of rice and bite of turkey, giving you that restaurant flavor at home.
  • It reheats beautifully, which means you can make it Sunday and actually look forward to lunch on Wednesday.
02 -
  • Do not skip draining the turkey if it releases a lot of fat, or your sauce will turn greasy instead of glossy.
  • If you overcook the broccoli, it will turn army green and lose its snap, so watch the timer closely.
  • Taste the sauce before you pour it over the turkey, because soy sauce brands vary wildly in saltiness.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for thirty seconds before sprinkling them on top, and they will taste nutty and fragrant instead of flat.
  • If your sauce seems thin, let it simmer an extra minute with the turkey to thicken, or whisk in a quarter teaspoon of cornstarch dissolved in water.
  • Use a rice cooker if you have one, because it frees up your attention for everything else and makes perfect rice every single time.
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