Description
Bold flavors meet quick-cooking convenience in this Savory Asian Ground Turkey Bowl recipe – a go-to choice for anyone craving an easy dinner without compromising taste. Packed with lean ground turkey, fresh aromatics, and a sticky-sweet-savory sauce, it comes together in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, easy weeknight dinners, or healthy food ideas for meal prep, this bowl has you covered. Serve it over rice, cauliflower rice, or even tucked into lettuce wraps for a versatile, satisfying dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
4 green onions, sliced (divided)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 cups cooked white rice (or cauliflower rice)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare all ingredients: mince garlic, grate ginger, dice bell pepper, and slice green onions.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic, ginger, and bell pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
4. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Stir well.
5. Pour sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the turkey mixture. Simmer for 2–4 minutes until thickened.
6. Serve the turkey over rice, garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Don’t overcook garlic or ginger—add them after the turkey is browned.
Use 93% lean ground turkey for a juicy, flavorful result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg