Asian Sesame Ginger Turkey Rice Bowl
This Asian Sesame Ginger Turkey Rice Bowl is a delicious and healthy meal packed with flavor. Brown rice, lean ground turkey, and a medley of vegetables are tossed in a savory sesame ginger dressing for a satisfying and easy-to-make dish.
Equipment
- saucepan
- large non-stick skillet
- fork
- small bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 lb 93/7 lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce for turkey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame thawed
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup snap peas halved
- 2 green onions sliced
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce for dressing
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
Optional Toppings
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Instructions
- Combine brown rice and broth in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer for 40-45 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned, then drain any excess fat.
- Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic to the cooked turkey and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- In the same skillet, quickly sauté snap peas for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Add thawed edamame and shredded carrots and cook for one minute until warmed through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil to make the dressing.
- Divide the cooked brown rice, seasoned turkey, and sautéed vegetables among four serving bowls.
- Drizzle each bowl with the prepared dressing and garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes (if using). Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra heat, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of sriracha to the dressing. You can also mix in other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli florets.