Description
Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners. With tender ground turkey coated in a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce and paired with colorful veggies and fluffy rice, this meal is not only delicious but also visually appealing. It’s a versatile recipe that allows you to incorporate leftover vegetables or proteins, making it a go-to favorite for families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 inch ginger root (grated)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping bell peppers, mincing garlic, and grating ginger.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey until browned (about 6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet; sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar; let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add chopped bell peppers; cook until slightly softened but still crunchy (3-5 minutes).
- Serve over fluffed rice and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg