Description
Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls are a flavorful and quick weeknight meal featuring spicy and creamy sauce-coated ground turkey with sautéed vegetables, served over fragrant jasmine rice. This dish balances savory, sweet, and tangy flavors with a satisfying crunch from fresh veggies and garnishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Rice
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Vegetables
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
Cooking and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook rice: Prepare the jasmine rice according to package instructions, ensuring it is fluffy and ready to serve as the base of the bowl.
- Prepare sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, soy sauce, and lime juice. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well blended to create the signature Bang Bang sauce.
- Cook ground turkey: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the chopped red bell pepper, carrots, and broccoli to the skillet with the turkey. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Combine turkey and sauce: Pour the prepared Bang Bang sauce over the cooked turkey and vegetables in the skillet. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly coated and heated through.
- Assemble the bowls: Serve the saucy turkey and vegetable mixture over cooked jasmine rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added flavor and crunch.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more sriracha or a dash of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to swap vegetables based on preference or seasonal availability.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium content.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for meal prep or larger groups.
- Ground chicken or pork can be used as alternatives to turkey.
