Sweet Spicy Turkey Broccoli Bowls (Printer-Friendly)

Ground turkey in a sweet-spicy honey-sriracha glaze, paired with tender broccoli and brown rice. A quick, flavorful Asian-inspired meal.

# 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

→ Grains

06 - 1 cup cooked brown rice

→ Sauces & 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

# Method:

01 - Cook brown rice according to package directions until fluffy and tender. Keep warm until ready to assemble.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and translucent, taking care not to brown.
03 - Add ground turkey to the skillet. Break apart with a spatula and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned completely and cooked through. Drain any excess fat if needed.
04 - While turkey cooks, steam broccoli florets in a medium pot with 1 inch of water or microwave covered for 4–6 minutes until bright green and just tender-crisp. Drain thoroughly.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth and fully incorporated.
06 - Pour sauce mixture over cooked turkey in skillet. Stir to coat evenly and simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld.
07 - Divide warm brown rice among four serving bowls. Top with glazed turkey mixture and steamed broccoli.
08 - Sprinkle chopped green onion and sesame seeds over each bowl. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sauce hits that perfect sweet-spicy balance that makes you want to lick the plate
  • Everything cooks in one pan while the rice simmers away, meaning minimal cleanup
  • It reheats beautifully for lunch the next day, if there is any left
02 -
  • The sauce thickens quickly as it cools, so do not worry if it looks thin in the pan
  • Ground turkey can release a lot of fat—draining it keeps the final bowl from feeling greasy
  • Sriracha heat levels vary wildly between brands, always taste before adding more
03 -
  • Mince your garlic and ginger while the pan heats up—they cook fast
  • Warm the honey for 10 seconds in the microwave to make it easier to whisk into the sauce
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