Sweet and Spicy Turkey Broccoli Bowls (Printer-friendly)

Ground turkey in honey-sriracha glaze over brown rice with broccoli and sesame toppings.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Steps:

01 - Cook brown rice according to package directions until tender and fluffy. Set aside.
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 until bright green and just tender, approximately 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and reserve.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
06 - Pour the glaze over cooked turkey in the skillet. Stir to coat evenly and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Divide cooked brown rice among serving bowls. Top each portion with the turkey mixture and steamed broccoli.
08 - Sprinkle each bowl with chopped green onion and sesame seeds before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in under thirty minutes, which means you can start this after work and still eat at a reasonable hour.
  • The honey and sriracha balance creates that addictive sweet-spicy flavor that keeps you reaching for another bite.
  • It reheats beautifully, so making extra means you have lunch sorted for the next two days without any extra effort.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining the turkey if there's excess fat, or your sauce will taste greasy instead of glossy.
  • Steaming the broccoli separately instead of tossing it in the skillet keeps it from turning army green and mushy.
  • Whisking the sauce before adding it to the pan ensures the honey doesn't clump and everything stays silky.
03 -
  • Use a large skillet so the turkey browns instead of steams, which gives it better texture and flavor.
  • Taste the sauce before adding it to the pan so you can adjust the sriracha to match your heat tolerance.
  • Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds before sprinkling them on top, and they'll taste even more fragrant.
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