Print

Easy Ground Turkey Rice Bowls – Healthy High-Protein Dinner Recipe

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Ground Turkey Rice Bowls are the perfect combination of fresh ingredients, bold flavor, and easy preparation. This quick dinner recipe features savory seasoned ground turkey served over fluffy rice with crisp cucumbers, shredded carrots, creamy avocado, and a spicy homemade sauce. Every bite is packed with texture and balanced flavor, making it an ideal choice for healthy dinner ideas, meal prep lunches, and easy weeknight meals. These healthy rice bowls are simple to customize and come together in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy families and anyone looking for fresh food ideas without sacrificing taste. Whether you need an easy dinner, high-protein lunch, or flavorful meal prep recipe, Ground Turkey Rice Bowls deliver a satisfying and colorful meal everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar for rice
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot shredded
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha for sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce for sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey for sauce

Instructions

  1. Cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and mix with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt.
  2. Slice the cucumber, shred the carrot, chop the green onions, and slice the avocado.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey to create the creamy spicy sauce.
  4. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add the ground turkey and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart while browning.
  7. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, honey, smoked paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  8. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce coats the turkey evenly.
  9. Divide the rice among serving bowls.
  10. Top the rice with cooked ground turkey, cucumber, carrot, and avocado.
  11. Drizzle the spicy sauce over the bowls.
  12. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated ginger and garlic for the best flavor and aroma.
  • Keep the vegetables and sauce separate until serving if making these bowls ahead for meal prep.
  • For extra crunch and flavor, top the bowls with crushed peanuts, crispy onions, or additional sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://dinner.lillyrecipes.com/easy-ground-turkey-rice-bowls-healthy-high-protein-dinner-recipe/