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Easy Mongolian Turkey and Rice Bowls Recipe
Easy Mongolian Turkey and Rice Bowls Recipe - deliciously easy ground turkey and rice bowls in a spicy sweet Mongolian sauce that the whole family loves!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 305 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
For the Turkey:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 red bell pepper diced finely
- 1 onion diced finely
- 4 cloves garlic finely diced
For the Mongolian Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes optional
For the rice:
- 1 cup rice
- 1 ¾ cup water
- 1 tsp salt
For Garnish:
- green onions to garnish
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
For the Rice:
- Start boiling water and add salt as you begin to cook ground turkey.
- Watch for water to boil, and add rice.
- Let rice boil 2-3 minutes, stirring 1-2 times to prevent clumping.
- Reduce heat to as low as possible and cover to cook for 19 minutes.
- When rice is cooked, remove from heat and let sit covered for another 5 minutes (do not lift lid.)
- Fluff rice with fork just before serving.
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For Ground Turkey (as rice boils/simmers, cook the ground turkey):
- In a large, heavy pan, add olive oil and heat on medium high heat until shimmery.
- Add ground turkey and break apart with a spatula as turkey browns.
- Add in onion, pepper, and garlic and brown with turkey, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and burning.
- In a small bowl, add sauce ingredients and stir.
- Add sauce to pan and toss turkey and vegetables.
- Turn heat to low and wait for rice to finish.
- When rice is done, fluff and scoop into bowls. Top with ground turkey in sauce, and garnish with seasame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
1039mg
(43%)
Potassium
397mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1036IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1039mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1036IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.