Sweet and Spicy Turkey Broccoli Bowls (Printable)

Ground turkey in honey-sriracha glaze with broccoli and brown rice. Ready in 30 minutes, ideal for meal prep.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Cook brown rice according to package directions and set aside to keep warm until 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 fully browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - While turkey cooks, steam broccoli florets in a separate pot or microwave-safe bowl for 4 to 6 minutes until bright green and tender. Drain and reserve.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until fully combined.
06 - Pour the prepared glaze over cooked turkey in the skillet. Stir thoroughly and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Divide cooked brown rice evenly among serving bowls. Top each portion with turkey mixture and steamed broccoli.
08 - Crown each bowl with chopped green onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like expensive takeout but costs a fraction and takes half the time.
  • The sauce clings to every grain of rice and piece of turkey, so nothing tastes bland.
  • Youll have leftovers that actually improve overnight as the flavors deepen.
  • Its endlessly flexible, so you can swap vegetables or grains based on whats in your fridge.
02 -
  • Dont skip draining the turkey if it releases a lot of fat, or your sauce will taste oily instead of glossy.
  • Always make the sauce in a separate bowl instead of adding ingredients directly to the skillet; it gives you control and prevents over-salting.
  • If your broccoli overcooks and turns army green, it will still taste fine but look sad in the bowl.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for thirty seconds before sprinkling them on top; the nutty aroma is incredible.
  • If you accidentally make the sauce too spicy, stir in an extra teaspoon of honey to calm the heat without diluting the flavor.
  • Use kitchen shears to snip the green onion directly over the bowls for one less cutting board to wash.
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