Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowls (Printable)
Savory teriyaki-glazed ground turkey over jasmine rice with crisp vegetables and sesame for a quick, healthy meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
05 - 2 green onions, sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Teriyaki Sauce
08 - 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 1/4 cup water
10 - 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
13 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
→ Rice
14 - 1 1/4 cups jasmine or short-grain rice
15 - 2 cups water
→ Garnishes (optional)
16 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
17 - Extra sliced green onions
# How to Make:
01 - Rinse rice under cold running water until the water is clear. Combine rice with 2 cups water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
02 - While rice cooks, heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Transfer turkey to a plate and set aside.
03 - Add another teaspoon sesame oil to the same pan. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in carrot, bell pepper, and snap peas; cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are just tender.
04 - Return browned turkey to the pan. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Pour the sauce over turkey and vegetables, stirring well. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and glazes the mixture. Stir in sliced green onions.
05 - Fluff the rice with a fork and divide it evenly among four bowls. Top each portion with the teriyaki turkey and vegetable mixture. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It feels like takeout but you control every ingredient—a little hack for feeling extra clever on weeknights.
- The sauce clings to every grain and veggie, and the leftovers somehow taste even better cold from the fridge.
02 -
- I first tried skipping the cornstarch and the sauce ran right off—never again!
- Tasting as you go with the honey made it easy to dial in the perfect sweet-umami balance.
03 -
- A little extra sear on the turkey brings out a delicious, roasted flavor.
- Homemade teriyaki sauce outshines anything from a bottle: fresh garlic and ginger are the not-so-secret keys.