Sweet and Spicy Ground Turkey Broccoli Bowls Recipe
A quick, flavorful, and high-protein dinner bowl featuring lean ground turkey and fresh broccoli in a sweet and spicy sauce, served over brown rice or quinoa. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight meal that delivers 25 grams of protein per serving with balanced heat and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey (93/7 lean works best) – check freshness by color
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (Kikkoman recommended)
- 1 tablespoon honey (raw honey for deeper sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa (for serving)
Optional Garnishes
- Sesame seeds (toasted for extra nutty flavor)
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Cook Base Grain: Prepare the brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Keep it warm while you prepare the other ingredients to ensure everything is ready to serve simultaneously.
- Prep Broccoli: Cut broccoli into uniform bite-sized florets for even cooking and a pleasing texture.
- Cook Turkey: Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet until shimmering. Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until no pink remains and golden edges develop for flavor.
- Add Broccoli: Stir in broccoli florets with the cooked turkey. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the broccoli becomes bright green and tender-crisp—avoid overcooking to maintain crunch.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and sriracha until the mixture is smooth and glossy, with no honey streaks visible.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour the sauce over the turkey and broccoli mixture, stirring immediately to coat evenly. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly and meld flavors.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste the bowl and adjust heat or sweetness by adding more sriracha or honey as needed. Serve immediately over the warm brown rice or quinoa. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
- Start with less sriracha when serving to children and increase the heat gradually to suit your family.
- Ground chicken can be substituted for turkey with similar results.
- Store turkey and broccoli mixture separately from rice in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to prevent soggy rice.
- Reheat gently on stovetop with a splash of water or broth, or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between.
- This recipe doubles well for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.
- For a lower-carb option, serve with cauliflower rice or stuff mixture into lettuce cups for a fresh handheld meal.
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