Description
This Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining tender ground turkey and crisp vegetables with a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce. Served over warm jasmine rice, it offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb ground turkey
Grains
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
Vegetables
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Others
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook Rice: Begin by cooking jasmine rice according to package instructions so it is ready and warm when needed for serving.
- Prepare Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, and lime juice to create the creamy, spicy bang bang sauce. Set it aside for later use.
- Heat Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil to warm up.
- Cook Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the hot skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink.
- Season Meat: Once turkey is cooked, stir in soy sauce, salt, and pepper, mixing well to combine all flavors.
- Add Vegetables: Incorporate the chopped red bell pepper, carrots, and broccoli into the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Mix in Sauce: Remove skillet from heat and stir in half of the prepared bang bang sauce to coat the turkey and vegetable mixture evenly.
- Assemble Bowls: Spoon a serving of warm jasmine rice into individual bowls as the base.
- Add Turkey Mixture: Top each rice bowl with generous portions of the turkey and vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle Sauce: Drizzle the remaining bang bang sauce over each bowl for extra flavor and spice.
- Garnish Bowls: Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over the top to add freshness and texture.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm and enjoy this colorful, flavorful meal.
Notes
- To reduce heat, adjust the amount of sriracha sauce in the bang bang sauce mixture.
- You can substitute jasmine rice with brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier twist.
- Vegetables can be swapped with any preferred crunchy veggies like snap peas or zucchini.
- For a lower fat version, use light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt instead.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
