Sweet Spicy Turkey Broccoli Bowls (Print Version)

Tender turkey in honey-sriracha glaze with broccoli and brown rice, finished with green onions and sesame seeds.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 pound ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups broccoli florets
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
05 - 1 green onion, chopped for garnish

→ Grains

06 - 1 cup cooked brown rice

→ Sauces and Condiments

07 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 2 tablespoons honey
09 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Toppings

13 - Sesame seeds for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook brown rice according to package instructions and set aside until ready to assemble bowls.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
03 - Add ground turkey to the skillet and break apart with a spatula. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and cooked through, draining excess fat if necessary.
04 - While turkey cooks, steam broccoli florets in a separate pot or microwave-safe bowl for 4 to 6 minutes until bright green and tender. Drain and set aside.
05 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
06 - Pour prepared glaze over cooked turkey in the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Divide cooked brown rice evenly among four bowls. Top each portion with turkey mixture and steamed broccoli.
08 - Crown each bowl with chopped green onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The sauce strikes that perfect balance between sweet honey and fiery sriracha that keeps you coming back for one more bite, even when youre full.
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes, which has rescued me countless times when hunger and exhaustion are fighting for dominance.
02 -
  • Do not overcook the broccoli - I once turned mine to mush and it ruined the textural experience of the entire dish.
  • If your sauce seems too thin after simmering, a quick slurry of 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water will thicken it beautifully without changing the flavor.
03 -
  • When cooking the turkey, let it sit undisturbed for the first minute or two to develop some caramelization before breaking it apart - those browned bits add incredible flavor dimension.
  • Keep a knob of ginger in your freezer wrapped in plastic wrap or a small bag - you can grate it frozen directly into dishes without even peeling it first.
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