Sweet and Spicy Turkey Broccoli Bowls (Printable)

Ground turkey in honey-sriracha glaze with broccoli and brown rice. Quick, flavorful, and dairy-free dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 lb 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 instructions and have ready for assembly.
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 and break apart with a spatula. 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 prepared 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 bowl with turkey mixture and steamed broccoli.
08 - Top each bowl with chopped green onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in thirty minutes but tastes like you spent an hour building layers of flavor.
  • The sweet and spicy balance hits that craving for takeout without the guilt or the wait.
  • Leftovers actually get better as the rice soaks up more sauce overnight.
  • You can dial the heat up or down and the dish still works beautifully.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining the turkey if there's excess fat, it will make your glaze greasy instead of glossy.
  • Steam the broccoli separately rather than adding it to the skillet, or it will release water and dilute your beautiful sauce.
  • Let the sauce simmer for the full two to three minutes so it reduces and coats the turkey instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl.
03 -
  • Cook the garlic and ginger on medium heat, not high, or they'll scorch before they release their flavor.
  • Taste your glaze before adding it to the turkey and adjust the sweetness or heat to match your mood that day.
  • Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking so you're not scrambling to mince ginger while your garlic burns.
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