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Honey Garlic Ground Turkey Bowl Recipe Easy 30-Minute Healthy Dinner

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A quick and healthy dinner featuring lean ground turkey in a sticky, sweet-savory honey garlic sauce served over fluffy rice with crisp veggies. Ready in about 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp honey (mild, e.g., clover or wildflower)
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts, sliced (optional)
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnishes: sesame seeds, extra green onions, sriracha

Instructions

  1. Cook the Rice: Rinse 1 1/2 cups (300 g) jasmine or brown rice under cold water. Combine with 3 cups (720 ml) water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes (jasmine) or 40 minutes (brown rice). Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. Prep the Veggies and Aromatics: Mince garlic, slice green onions, dice bell peppers, trim snap peas, and slice water chestnuts if using.
  3. Brown the Ground Turkey: Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a wooden spatula. Cook 5–7 minutes until no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Add Garlic and Vegetables: Push turkey to one side of the pan. Add minced garlic to empty side and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir garlic into turkey. Add bell peppers, snap peas, and water chestnuts. Cook 3–4 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
  5. Make the Sauce: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil in a small bowl. Pour over turkey mixture in skillet.
  6. Simmer and Coat: Stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens and coats turkey and veggies. Adjust seasoning with salt or soy sauce if needed.
  7. Finish with Green Onions: Stir in sliced green onions just before serving.
  8. Assemble the Bowls: Spoon cooked rice into bowls. Top with honey garlic ground turkey mixture. Garnish with sesame seeds or sriracha if desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when browning turkey to ensure caramelization. Use fresh minced garlic for best flavor. Keep veggies crisp by adding snap peas and water chestnuts late in cooking. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water or broth. Cooking rice ahead saves time. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. For low-carb, replace rice with cauliflower rice or spiralized zucchini noodles.

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