Bang Bang Ground Turkey Bowls
A flavorful and easy dish featuring seasoned ground turkey, crisp vegetables, and a creamy spicy sauce served over fragrant jasmine rice for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 small bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, and lime juice to make the bang bang sauce. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in soy sauce, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Add chopped bell pepper, carrots, and broccoli; cook for 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Remove skillet from heat and mix in half of the bang bang sauce to coat the mixture.
- Divide cooked jasmine rice into bowls, top with turkey and vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle remaining bang bang sauce over each bowl and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha amount to control spice level.
- Use brown or cauliflower rice for a healthier alternative.
- Substitute other vegetables like snap peas or zucchini as desired.
- Use tamari to make this dish gluten-free.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days for meal prep.