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Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls

Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls for Quick Weeknight Bliss

Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls are a quick and delicious meal that transforms simple ingredients into culinary bliss.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey or ground chicken or beef
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or canola/avocado oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or brown rice for added fiber
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce customize heat level
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice or lemon juice
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper or other bell peppers/zucchini
  • 2 medium Carrots sliced
  • 1 cup Broccoli cut into florets
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for texture

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the jasmine rice according to the package instructions, usually about 15-20 minutes. Rinse under cold water until clear, fluff with a fork, and keep warm.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth. Let sit to allow flavors to meld.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Heat for 1-2 minutes until shimmering.
  4. Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
  5. Pour in soy sauce, season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook for another minute.
  6. Incorporate red bell pepper, carrots, and broccoli. Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  7. Remove from heat and mix in half of the bang bang sauce until everything is well combined.
  8. Ladle jasmine rice into bowls, top with turkey and vegetable mixture.
  9. Drizzle remaining bang bang sauce over the bowls, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.

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