Sweet and Spicy Turkey Broccoli Bowls (Printable)

Tender turkey in honey-sriracha glaze with broccoli and brown rice, ready in 30 minutes.

# 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 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in under half an hour, so you can have a complete meal on the table faster than delivery.
  • The sweet-spicy glaze clings to every grain of rice and bite of turkey, making leftovers taste even better the next day.
  • You only need one skillet and a pot, which means cleanup is done before you sit down to eat.
02 -
  • Dont skip draining the turkey fat or your glaze will turn greasy and slide off instead of clinging.
  • Taste the sauce before pouring it over the turkey; its much easier to add more sriracha now than to fix an overly spicy batch later.
  • If your broccoli cooks faster than the turkey, pull it off early and cover it so it stays warm without getting mushy.
03 -
  • Use a nonstick skillet if you have one; the honey in the glaze can stick and burn on stainless steel if you dont keep stirring.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds before sprinkling them on top, and the nutty aroma will be twice as strong.
  • If your household cant agree on spice level, serve the sriracha on the side and let everyone adjust their own bowl.
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