Spicy Turkey and Broccoli Rice Bowls
Spicy Turkey and Broccoli Rice Bowls
Ingredients
For the Rice Bowls
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups water
- 1 pound ground turkey, lean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups broccoli florets, from 1 large head
- 1 canned chickpeas, 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Spicy Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha or chili garlic sauce, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- 1
Cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the long-grain white rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Prepare the sauce: While the rice cooks, whisk together the soy sauce, Sriracha (or chili garlic sauce), honey, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cook the turkey: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Add aromatics and vegetables: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet with the turkey. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the broccoli florets and drained chickpeas. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
⏱️ 6 min
- 5
Combine with sauce: Pour the prepared spicy sauce over the turkey and vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Season and serve: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Spoon the spicy turkey and broccoli mixture over the rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Spicy Turkey and Broccoli Rice Bowls
Ingredients
For the Rice Bowls
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups water
- 1 pound ground turkey, lean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups broccoli florets, from 1 large head
- 1 canned chickpeas, 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Spicy Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha or chili garlic sauce, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- 1
Cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the long-grain white rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Prepare the sauce: While the rice cooks, whisk together the soy sauce, Sriracha (or chili garlic sauce), honey, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cook the turkey: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Add aromatics and vegetables: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet with the turkey. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the broccoli florets and drained chickpeas. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
⏱️ 6 min - 5
Combine with sauce: Pour the prepared spicy sauce over the turkey and vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Season and serve: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Spoon the spicy turkey and broccoli mixture over the rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min