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Turkey Teriyaki Bowls

These Teriyaki Turkey Bowls are the perfect easy dinner or meal prep option! They're made with fluffy jasmine rice topped with juicy teriyaki turkey, cucumber, carrots, and cabbage, then finished with homemade spicy mayo and toasted sesame seeds. These bowls are a restaurant-quality meal that's ready to eat in just 25 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 644 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 red pepper diced
For the Teriyaki Glaze
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons cold water
For the Bowls
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup spicy mayo

Instructions

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  1. Cook rice per package directions.
To make the Ground Turkey Teriyaki
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  1. Create the stir fry sauce by whisking together soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.Mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water, stirring until it is all absorbed. Then pour the cornstarch mixture into the sauce, whisking until fully combined.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground turkey and red pepper and cook until meat is browned and the peppers are tender. Drain any excess fat or liquid.
  3. Place the skillet back on the burner over medium hot heat and pour in the stir fry sauce. Let the meat simmer in the sauce about 3-6 minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken. Remove from heat.
To assemble the Turkey Teriyaki Bowls
  1. Place 1/4 of the rice in the base of each bowl. Top with a big scoop of Teriyaki Turkey.
  2. Top with your choice of sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, sesame seeds. Then drizzle a tablespoon of spicy mayo over the top of the bowl.

Notes

  • Substitutions: 
  • How to Store: To save leftovers, separate the turkey into meal sized portions, place in an airtight container and store:
  • How to Reheat: To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge if frozen, then warm on low on the stove or in the microwave until heated through.
  • Ground Turkey - Swap the ground turkey out for ground beef, pork, or chicken. 
  • Veggies - Add any fresh, crunchy veggies on top of the bowl or cook other stir fry veggies with the beef and pepper. 
  • in the refrigerator for 2-3 days
  • in the freezer for 3-4 months

Nutrition Information

Calories 644kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 79g (26%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 1835mg (76%) Potassium 929mg (27%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 5467IU (109%) Vitamin C 48mg (53%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 644

% Daily Value*

Calories 644kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 79g 26%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 1835mg 76%
Potassium 929mg 20%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 5467IU 109%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.