Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowls (Printable)
Ground turkey glazed in teriyaki served over jasmine rice with crisp veggies and sesame garnish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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, divided
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 It:
01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water is clear. Combine rice and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered.
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 it up with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked. Transfer turkey to a plate.
03 - In the same pan, add another teaspoon of sesame oil. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add carrot, red bell pepper, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are just crisp-tender.
04 - Return turkey to the pan. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Pour sauce into the skillet and stir to coat. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce is thickened and glossy. Stir in sliced green onions.
05 - Fluff rice with a fork and portion into bowls. Top each with teriyaki turkey and sautéed vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and additional green onions as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Even if you 'think' you don't like ground turkey, the glossy, garlicky teriyaki glaze works a kind of kitchen magic on it.
- It’s speedy, kid-pleasing, and rewarding to pack so many flavors and veggies into one irresistible bowl.
02 -
- I once forgot to rinse the rice and ended up with a gluey mess—this extra step really is worth it.
- Adding the snap peas too early dulls their color and crunch, so toss them in near the end to keep things lively.
03 -
- Taste the sauce before adding all the sugar—sometimes a little goes a long way, especially with sweet veggies like bell peppers.
- For a restaurant-style finish, drizzle with a little extra sesame oil just before serving to wake up all the flavors.