Sweet Spicy Turkey Broccoli Bowls (Printable)

Tender turkey in honey-sriracha glaze with broccoli, brown rice, garlic, ginger, and sesame toppings.

# What You'll 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 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook brown rice according to package directions 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, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned throughout and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - In a separate pot or microwave-safe bowl, steam broccoli florets 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 the prepared glaze over the cooked turkey in the skillet, stirring to coat evenly. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
07 - Divide cooked brown rice among serving bowls. Top each with turkey mixture and steamed broccoli.
08 - Garnish each bowl with chopped green onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in half an hour, so you can eat well even on your busiest nights.
  • The sweet and spicy glaze clings to every bite, turning simple ingredients into something crave-worthy.
  • It meal preps beautifully, giving you ready-made lunches that actually taste good cold or reheated.
  • You can dial the heat up or down without losing any of the flavor.
02 -
  • Don't let the garlic and ginger sit too long in the hot oil or they'll turn bitter and ruin the base.
  • Always taste your sauce before pouring it over the turkey so you can tweak the sweetness or heat to your liking.
  • Steam the broccoli until it's just tender, not soft, or it will turn to mush when you mix everything together.
03 -
  • Use a large skillet so the turkey browns instead of steaming, that caramelization adds so much flavor.
  • Keep a bottle of low-sodium soy sauce on hand so you control the salt and let the other flavors come through.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for a minute before sprinkling them on top, it makes them nutty and fragrant.
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