Ground Turkey Teriyaki Bowls (Whole30, AIP)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
252 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Ground Turkey Teriyaki Bowls (Whole30, AIP)
Description
These Ground Turkey Teriyaki Bowls start with sautéing ground turkey alongside diced onions, broccoli florets, and chopped red and green bell peppers, flavored by minced garlic and fresh ginger. Cooking covered allows the vegetables and meat to steam and soften gently while melding flavors.
The teriyaki sauce is made from coconut aminos—a soy-free alternative—combined with rice vinegar and fresh garlic and ginger, providing a mild, slightly sweet, and tangy glaze. This sauce is simmered with the turkey mixture until it thickens, coating the meat and veggies evenly.
Separately, cauliflower rice is warmed in a skillet with a bit of olive oil, serving as a grain substitute base that keeps the dish light and suitable for low-carbohydrate diets. Bowls are assembled by layering the cauliflower rice and saucy turkey-vegetable mix, optionally garnished with sesame seeds.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to four days, and fresh or thawed frozen vegetables may be used to adapt to what’s available. For those not requiring soy-free options, regular or gluten-free soy sauce may replace coconut aminos.
Ingredients
Turkey Bowls
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ⅓ cup onion diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red pepper chopped
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp ginger fresh
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
Teriyaki Sauce
- ⅓ cup coconut aminos see note
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic minced
- ½ tsp ginger fresh
Instructions
- First, add all turkey bowl ingredients (except cauliflower rice) to a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook for 5 to 7 minutes covered, stirring occasionally. Break up meat with spatula.
- In another skillet, add cauliflower rice and a drizzle of olive oil. Cook on low for 5 to 7 minutes or until heated through. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Once ground turkey is brown and crumbly, make teriyaki sauce.
- Add all teriyaki sauce ingredients to a small bowl. Stir to combine.
- Pour this sauce in turkey skillet. Bring to a light simmer.
- Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until sauce has thickened slightly and veggies and meat are coated in sauce.
- Remove from heat. Remove cauliflower rice from heat.
- Assemble bowls. Add a scoop of cauliflower rice and a scoop of the turkey mixture to bowl. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Coconut aminos substitute gluten-free or regular soy sauce if desired.
- Use fresh or thawed frozen vegetables; ensure frozen veggies are room temperature before cooking.
- Pre-riced cauliflower rice saves preparation time.
- Leftovers store well refrigerated up to four days.
- For a spicier sauce, see the Sugar Free Stir Fry sauce alternative.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1037mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1212IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 161mg | 179% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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