Sweet and Spicy Turkey Broccoli Bowls (Printable)

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

# What You 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

→ 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 directions until tender and ready for serving.
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. Break apart with a spatula and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - While turkey cooks, steam broccoli florets in a separate pot or microwave-safe bowl until bright green and tender, approximately 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
06 - Pour sauce over cooked turkey in the skillet. Stir thoroughly and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Divide cooked brown rice among four serving bowls. Top each with turkey mixture and steamed broccoli.
08 - Garnish each bowl with chopped green onion and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet-spicy glaze clings to every grain of rice and bite of turkey, so nothing on the plate tastes plain.
  • It's ready in thirty minutes, which means you can cook it even on your most chaotic evenings.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day when the flavors have had time to marry in the fridge.
  • You can dial the heat up or down with a simple sriracha adjustment, making it friendly for everyone at the table.
02 -
  • Don't let the garlic brown or it will turn bitter and overpower the ginger.
  • Steam the broccoli just until it's tender, overcooked florets turn gray and lose their snap.
  • If the sauce seems too thick after simmering, add a tablespoon of water to loosen it up.
  • Always taste the glaze before pouring it over the turkey so you can adjust the sriracha to your liking.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for thirty seconds before sprinkling them on, it brings out a deeper nutty flavor.
  • If you like extra sauce, double the glaze recipe and drizzle the extra over the rice before adding the turkey.
  • Prep your garlic, ginger, and sauce ingredients ahead of time so the actual cooking feels effortless.
  • Use a nonstick skillet to prevent the glaze from sticking and burning on the pan.
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