Ground Turkey Rice Bowls
This ground turkey rice bowl is the perfect balance of quick dinner, healthy meal prep, and bold flavor all in one dish. Juicy, seasoned ground turkey sits over fluffy rice and is paired with crisp vegetables and a creamy, slightly spicy sauce. It’s an easy recipe that works for busy weeknights, lunch prep, or anyone looking for fresh food ideas that don’t sacrifice taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- 1. Rinse the rice under cold water and cook with water according to package instructions until fluffy.
- 2. Prepare the vegetables by shredding carrots, slicing cucumber and avocado, and chopping green onions.
- 3. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth.
- 4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook ground turkey until browned.
- 5. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, then stir in soy sauce and sesame oil.
- 6. Assemble bowls with rice as the base, topped with turkey and arranged vegetables.
- 7. Drizzle sauce over the top and finish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Use freshly cooked rice for the best texture and flavor.
Don’t overcook the turkey to keep it juicy and tender.
Adjust the sauce spice level by increasing or reducing sriracha.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g
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