Description
A high-protein rice bowl featuring ground turkey in homemade teriyaki glaze, steamed broccoli, grated carrots, and fluffy rice, with balanced sweet-savory flavor and quick preparation.
Ingredients
Ground Turkey (93% lean), 1 lb
Low-Sodium Soy Sauce (or Tamari), 1/2 cup
Apple Cider Vinegar (or White Vinegar), 2 tablespoons
Brown Sugar, 2 tablespoons
Granulated Sugar, 2 tablespoons
Garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon
Grated Fresh Ginger, 1 teaspoon
Broccoli (small florets), 1 cup
Grated Carrots (peeled), 2 large
Uncooked White Rice (e.g., jasmine), 1 cup
Cornstarch Slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water)
Instructions
Cook rice: Rinse 1 cup uncooked rice, then simmer in 2.25 cups water until fluffy.
Brown turkey: Cook 1 lb ground turkey in skillet until golden and crispy, drain excess fat.
Cook aromatics: Add minced garlic and grated ginger to skillet, sauté until fragrant.
Make glaze: Add soy sauce, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vinegar. Stir well.
Add vegetables: Include broccoli and carrots, cooking until tender.
Thicken sauce: Add cornstarch slurry and cook until glaze thickens.
Assemble: Layer rice with turkey mixture and drizzle sauce.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Use Tamari for gluten-free version.
Adjust sugar amounts to taste.
Rice can be meal-prepped in advance.
Leftovers keep 4 days refrigerator-stored.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired