Healthy Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl
If you’re searching for a quick, nutritious meal that your family will adore, look no further than this Healthy Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl. This vibrant dish combines lean ground turkey with colorful vegetables and a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce for a delightful balance of sweet and savory. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed family dinners. With its customizable ingredients, it caters to every palate, making it a go-to recipe for everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup cooked brown rice (or white rice)
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned (7–10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water. Pour over turkey mixture; simmer for about 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve over cooked rice and top with shredded carrots and bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg