Introduction

This Healthy Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl is a delicious and nutritious meal that’s easy to prepare on busy weeknights. Featuring lean ground turkey tossed with fresh vegetables and a homemade teriyaki sauce, it’s packed with flavor and perfect served over your choice of rice.

A light grey bowl sits on a white marbled surface, filled with two layers: the bottom layer consists of fluffy, light brown cooked rice with a soft texture, and the top layer is a colorful stir-fry mix of ground meat, thin orange carrot slices, green broccoli pieces, and dark brown sauce-coated vegetables. The stir-fry is sprinkled with white sesame seeds and small bits of bright green chopped green onion, adding texture and color contrast. A white cloth is visible beside the bowl. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

Teriyaki Sauce:

1/2 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
1/4 cup Water
2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
2 tablespoons Brown sugar (or less as desired)
2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (or less as desired)
2 teaspoons Minced garlic
1 teaspoon Ground ginger
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
2 tablespoons Warm water

Ground Turkey:

1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
1/2 cup Diced onion
2 tablespoons Minced garlic
1 pound Ground turkey
1 cup Broccoli, finely chopped
2 Large carrots, peeled and grated
2 Green onions, diced (for garnish)
4 cups Cooked white or brown rice

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the teriyaki sauce by whisking cornstarch and warm water in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
Step 2: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, water, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, granulated sugar, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Whisk gently until sugars dissolve.
Step 3: Slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture and simmer until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 4: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until softened. Reduce heat if onions start to scorch.
Step 5: Stir in minced garlic, then add ground turkey. Break apart with a spatula and cook until turkey is about halfway done, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 6: Add grated carrots and chopped broccoli. Continue cooking until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, about 5-6 minutes.
Step 7: Pour teriyaki sauce over the turkey and vegetables. Stir and let simmer for about 5 minutes to combine flavors.
Step 8: Divide cooked rice into bowls and top with the teriyaki turkey mixture. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

Reduce sugars in the sauce to 1 tablespoon each for a less sweet and more savory flavor.
Use brown rice or reduce the amount of rice to lower calories and carbohydrates.
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or edamame for extra color and nutrition.
The recipe serves 4-6 and a serving size is approximately ¾ cup of rice with one cup of the meat and vegetable mixture.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through. If the sauce thickens too much when cold, you can add a splash of water when reheating to loosen it up.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with two main layers: the bottom layer is plain cooked white rice with a soft and slightly sticky texture, and the top layer is a colorful stir-fry mix of ground meat, small broccoli florets, thin carrot strips, and green onion pieces, all coated in a glossy brown sauce and sprinkled with white sesame seeds. The bowl rests on a white marbled surface, next to a white cloth and a small dish with green onions. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of meat instead of ground turkey?

Yes, ground chicken, pork, or beef can be used as a substitute. Adjust cooking times accordingly to ensure the meat is fully cooked.

How can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative in place of regular soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free.