Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl

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Created on October 22nd, 2025 at 10:54 am

Sweet, Savory, and Ready in 35 Minutes

This Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl is the kind of weeknight win that makes you briefly believe life is under control. With its sticky homemade sauce, tender ground turkey, and a mountain of veggies over a bed of warm rice, it checks all the boxes: quick, tasty, and shockingly healthy. The best part? You can toss in whatever’s dying in your produce drawer and it still works. Whether you’re craving something comforting or trying to avoid another sad salad, this colorful bowl has your back. Serve it up hot, garnish with green onions, and pretend you didn’t almost cry when you saw the dishes.

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s fast, flavorful, and doesn’t require a culinary degree or a trip to a specialty store. The rich teriyaki sauce comes together with pantry basics, and ground turkey keeps it lean without tasting like regret. Bonus: the whole thing cooks in one pan (because some of us are tired). If you’re into meal prep, it reheats like a dream and even the leftovers are smugly delicious. Make it spicy, make it sweet, or just make it because you’re too tired to argue with takeout prices again.

⏱️ Time Breakdown

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 (generous, unless someone’s “starving”)

📝 Ingredients List

Teriyaki Sauce:

½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup water
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar (or less)
2 tbsp granulated sugar (or less)
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp warm water

Ground Turkey & Bowl:

1 tbsp vegetable oil
½ cup diced onion
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 lb ground turkey
1 cup broccoli, finely chopped
2 large carrots, peeled & grated
2 green onions, diced (for garnish)
4 cups cooked white or brown rice

✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free:

Large skillet or frying pan
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Measuring cups & spoons
Mixing bowls
Wooden spoon or spatula

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Sauce Prep:
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and warm water until smooth. Set it aside.
Make Sauce:
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, vinegar, water, sugars, garlic, and ginger. Stir until sugar dissolves. Whisk in the cornstarch mix. Simmer until thickened, then set aside. 🍶
Cook Veggies & Meat:
Heat oil in a skillet. Add onions and sauté until softened. Stir in garlic.
Add Turkey:
Toss in ground turkey. Break it apart and cook for 4–5 minutes. Add broccoli and carrots. Stir occasionally until turkey is fully cooked and veggies are soft (about 5–6 minutes). 🥦🥕
Bring It Together:
Pour the teriyaki sauce over the skillet. Mix well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Assemble Bowls:
Scoop rice into bowls, pile on the teriyaki turkey mix, and garnish with green onions. Serve immediately and try not to inhale it.

💡 Pro Tips

Storage: Lasts 3–4 days in the fridge. Reheats beautifully.
Substitutions: Sub brown rice, quinoa, or even cauliflower rice.
Veggie Flexibility: Peppers, zucchini, snap peas—it’s a vegetable free-for-all.
Meal Prep Win: Store sauce and base separately for fresher leftovers.

🍽️ It’s Your Turn to Cook

This Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl isn’t just dinner—it’s your new go-to when life’s a mess and you need something warm, balanced, and actually good. You get the salty-sweet hit of teriyaki without the mystery takeout price or suspicious MSG side effects. It’s easy, reliable, and endlessly customizable. Whether you’re feeding four or hoarding it for lunches, this recipe delivers satisfying flavor with minimal stress. And let’s be honest—you’ve had worse Tuesdays.

📊 Nutrition Table

Serving Size	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Fiber	Sugar
1 plate	380	28g	55g	5g	2g	12g

Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.