Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but may alter flavor slightly.

broccoli

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen broccoli

Green beans provide similar texture and nutrients.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: instant rice

Quinoa is higher in protein while instant rice is more affordable.

Pour 1/2 cup soy sauce into a pan and set to medium-high heat.

Add 1/4 cup water to the pan.

Mix in 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons white sugar, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic into the sauce and let it boil.

Add 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar to the sauce mixture.

In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry.

Once the sauce is warm, add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.

Set the sauce aside once it thickens.

Start cooking by adding olive oil to a pan and setting it to medium-high heat.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant.

Add chopped bell peppers to the pan and sauté until they soften.

Crumble 1 pound of ground turkey into the pan and cook until browned.

Season the turkey with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder.

Once the turkey is no longer pink, reduce the heat and add steamed broccoli to the pan.

Pour the teriyaki sauce over the turkey and veggies, mixing well to coat everything.

Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes while the rice finishes cooking.

Cooking Techniques

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