Description
Sesame Ground Turkey Bowls that take just 25 minutes? This protein-packed dinner with its savory, nutty sauce will become your new weeknight hero. No more takeout needed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454g) ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup carrots, julienned (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
- 3 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
- Optional garnish: sliced avocado, lime wedges, cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes undisturbed before breaking up. Continue cooking until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes total.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and white parts of green onions to the turkey. Stir continuously for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Push turkey to one side of the pan. Add remaining tablespoon of sesame oil to the empty side, then add carrots and bell peppers. Cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sriracha in a small bowl to create the sauce.
- Pour sauce over the turkey and vegetable mixture, stirring to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in sesame seeds.
- Assemble bowls with a base of rice, topped with the sesame turkey mixture and edamame. Garnish with green onion tops, additional sesame seeds, and optional toppings like avocado or cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.