Name: Teriyaki Turkey & Veggie Bowls - Easy, Healthy & Delicious
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey (or ground chicken); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 small onion, diced; 1 cup carrots, shredded or julienned; 1 cup broccoli florets (optional); 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice); Chopped green onions & sesame seeds (for garnish, optional); 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free); 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (for sweetness); 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening); 1/2 tsp ginger powder or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger; 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)

Description

These Teriyaki Turkey & Veggie Bowls are a flavorful, healthy, and easy dinner option made with lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Turkey & Veggies:

1 lb ground turkey (or ground chicken)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 small onion, diced
1 cup carrots, shredded or julienned
1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
Chopped green onions & sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)

For the Teriyaki Sauce:

1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (for sweetness)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
1/2 tsp ginger powder or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Mince garlic, dice onions, shred carrots, and chop broccoli if using. Cook rice according to package instructions.
Cook Turkey: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Aromatics: Add garlic and onions to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until onions are softened.
Cook Veggies: Add carrots and broccoli. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often until tender but slightly crisp.
Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, and cornstarch slurry.
Combine & Simmer: Pour the sauce over the turkey and veggies. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens.
Assemble: Serve the turkey mixture over cooked rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, use freshly grated ginger and garlic.
To make this dish gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Feel free to swap veggies or add more like bell peppers, zucchini, or snap peas.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired