Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl (Printable Version)

Savory turkey, tender veggies, and flavorful teriyaki sauce served over fluffy rice for a tasty meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Teriyaki Sauce

01 - 120 ml low-sodium soy sauce
02 - 60 ml water
03 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
04 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
06 - 2 teaspoons minced garlic
07 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
09 - 2 tablespoons warm water

→ Turkey and Rice Bowl

10 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
11 - 80 g diced onion
12 - 2 tablespoons minced garlic
13 - 450 g ground turkey
14 - 100 g finely chopped broccoli
15 - 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
16 - 2 green onions, diced (for garnish)
17 - 4 cups cooked white or brown rice

# Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and warm water. Whisk until smooth and the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
02 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, water, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, granulated sugar, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Stir until the sugars dissolve completely.
03 - Slowly whisk in the prepared cornstarch slurry. Continue simmering, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and translucent. If onions begin to brown too quickly, reduce the heat.
05 - Add minced garlic and cook briefly, then add ground turkey. Break the turkey apart with a spatula and cook, stirring occasionally, until about half cooked (4–5 minutes). Add grated carrots and chopped broccoli, then continue to cook until the turkey is cooked through and the vegetables are soft (5–6 minutes).
06 - Pour the thickened teriyaki sauce over the turkey and vegetable mixture. Stir thoroughly and simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavours to meld.
07 - Divide the cooked rice evenly among bowls. Top each portion of rice with teriyaki turkey and vegetables. Garnish with diced green onions and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For a less sweet sauce, reduce the amount of brown and granulated sugar by half.
02 - Use brown rice or reduce rice quantity to lower the carbohydrate content.
03 - Feel free to substitute or add different vegetables as desired.
04 - A standard serving consists of approximately 180 ml of rice and 240 ml of turkey with vegetables.
05 - Portion sizes may vary depending on the preparation and cut size of vegetables.