Sweet and Spicy Turkey Broccoli Bowls (Printable)

Ground turkey in honey-sriracha glaze with broccoli and brown rice. Quick, flavorful, and dairy-free.

# 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 for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Cook brown rice according to package directions until tender, ensuring it is ready when assembling bowls.
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. Break apart with a spatula and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - While turkey cooks, steam broccoli florets in a separate pot or microwave-safe bowl until bright green and just tender, approximately 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and reserve.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
06 - Pour the prepared glaze over cooked turkey in the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
07 - Divide cooked brown rice evenly among four bowls. Top each portion with turkey mixture and steamed broccoli.
08 - Garnish each bowl with chopped green onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can have this on the table faster than most takeout arrives, and it tastes like you planned it all week.
  • The sweet-spicy balance hits every craving at once without feeling heavy or one-note.
  • Leftovers actually get better overnight when the rice soaks up all that gingery glaze.
02 -
  • Do not skip draining the turkey fat or your glaze will separate and turn slick instead of glossy.
  • Steam the broccoli separately so you can control the texture; tossing raw florets into the skillet makes them either crunchy or mushy, never just right.
  • Taste the sauce before pouring it over the turkey because sriracha heat varies wildly by brand and bottle age.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for thirty seconds before sprinkling them on top, and the nutty flavor will double.
  • If your sauce seems too thin, let it simmer an extra minute with the turkey; the honey will reduce and cling to everything perfectly.
  • Use dark meat ground turkey if you can find it; the extra fat keeps everything juicy and adds flavor without making it heavy.
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