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Spicy Asian Turkey Rice Bowls

Katelyn Theofanis
The spicy ground turkey is full of flavor and has an addictive spiciness thanks to the use of chili paste. It has the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 301 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste I used Sambal Oelek.
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 green bell pepper diced small
  • 1 small white onion diced small
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • ½ lime
  • 2 cups cooked rice short-grain white, basmati, or brown

Garnish

  • diced scallions as desired
  • chopped cilantro as desired
  • toasted sesame oil as desired
  • sesame seeds as desired

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, chili paste, and brown sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Add the chopped bell pepper, white onion, and minced garlic. Cook until slightly tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the ground turkey and cook until browned. Next, add the ginger, stir to combine and cook for an additional minute.
  • Pour the sauce over the turkey mixture, and stir to combine. Allow to cook until the liquid is almost completely absorved into meat mixture and everything is well coated, stirring occasionaly. Add the ¼ cup cilantro and the juice of ½ a lime.
  • Serve over rice. Garnish with diced scallions, fresh cilantro, and sesame seeds. Drizzle with toasted sesame oil, if desired. If not serving immediately, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 30gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 594mgPotassium: 508mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 219IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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