This healthy teriyaki turkey rice bowl is a delicious, one-pan stir fry meal that takes only 20 minutes from start to finish. This recipe is so easy to make, deliciously flavorful, and makes a perfect weeknight dinner or meal prep.
I love using ground turkey and chicken in my Asian dishes. These proteins cook up quickly, and they have a mild flavor that makes them the perfect pairing with all the bold flavors you find in Asian cuisine.
Dishes like this teriyaki turkey rice bowl and my ground chicken stirfry are the perfect hearty weeknight meals because you can cook them quickly and easily, and using ground turkey or chicken drastically cuts down on unhealthy fat without sacrificing flavor!
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Why you will love this recipe
- This teriyaki turkey stir fry is loaded with vegetables that are seasoned to perfection and provides a great source of lean protein. To make this teriyaki sauce we are using coconut aminos instead of soy sauce which not only keeps this recipe healthier and lower in sodium, but it’s also soy free. As a sweetener we are using honey instead of brown sugar, allowing this teriyaki stir fry to be refined sugar-free. You can also feel confident that this recipe is gluten-free and dairy free.
- The secret ingredient to this healthy teriyaki stir fry recipe is Costabile orange-infused organic olive oil.
- If you find yourself short on time, and wondering what you can cook that is healthy yet full of flavor this is the perfect Teriyaki Ground Turkey Recipe for you. Stir fry comes together so quickly with your choice of vegetables and you can even buy them already chopped at your local grocery store. Or, if you are really in a pinch, a bag of frozen stir-fry vegetables also works well, just watch the cooking time so that they don’t get mushy. With the right combination of vegetables and this delicious sauce, you will have yourself one delicious and hunger-satisfying meal.
- This teriyaki turkey stir fry is perfect for meal prep. The recipe doubles easily as well if you are prepping for several meals at once. Simply fill a large wok, sauté the vegetables and turkey, pop some brown rice into the rice cooker, and load up your meal prep containers.
Ingredients
Ground turkey: always choose fresh, lean ground turkey.
Vegetables: in this recipe, we are using onions, carrots, and snow peas.
Spices: ginger and garlic to provide an aromatic flavor.
Orange olive oil: the sweetness of the orange-infused olive oil gives this teriyaki stirfry, a mildly sweet flavor without any added sugars.
Honey: Honey is used as a natural sweetener.
Corn starch and water: this will help to thicken the sauce.
Coconut aminos
Green onions: provide a great flavor.
Instructions
- Start by browning the ground turkey on medium. Once done cooking, drain and set aside.
- Then, mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and stir well until corn starch is completely combined.
- In a cast iron skillet or wok heat up 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Then, add in your onion and minced garlic. Sauté these until they begin to become translucent about 3 minutes. Next, add in your carrots, white portions of the green onions, and snow peas. Sauté for 2 to 3 more minutes.
- Last add in the ground turkey and sauce. Allow to come to a boil and stir while the sauce thickens for about 60 seconds. Top with a green portion of green onions and serve. Enjoy brown rice, additional veggies, or rice noodles.
- Be careful not to burn the ground turkey. Remove from the stove as soon as it is done cooking.
Storage
This healthy teriyaki turkey stirfry stores perfectly in the refrigerator for up to five days. Just place it into an airtight container or your meal prep containers. To reheat, simply please sit in the microwave or warm it up on low in a small pan on the stove.
Serving options
- Serve this stir fry over brown rice as a low glycemic rice option. Also, jasmine and white rice work great.
- Make this recipe even lower carb by serving it over cauliflower rice.
- Take this stir fry to the next level by serving it with brown rice noodles.
Top tips
- Buy fresh produce for the best results.
- Enjoy brown rice, additional veggies, or rice noodles.
- Be careful not to burn the ground turkey. Remove from the stove as soon as it is done cooking.
FAQ
Can I freeze this Ground turkey teriyaki?
Absolutely, you can freeze this teriyaki stirfry for up to 3 months. Just place it into an airtight container.
What if I don’t have honey?
If you don’t have honey and don’t mind the refined sugar, you can swap out the honey for 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Or if you would like to keep this refined sugar, free, you can swap out the honey for maple syrup.
What if I don’t have coconut aminos?
If you don’t have coconut amino, you can use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari sauce.
What if I don’t have these vegetables?
If you don’t have these vegetables, you can easily substitute them with bell peppers, zucchini, yellow, squash, broccoli, or mushrooms.
How to customize this Teriyaki turkey?
Use other vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms.
Change up the protein: use something like ground, chicken, or ground beef in place of the turkey.
Save time by using frozen vegetables.
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📖 Recipe
Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl
Ingredients
Sauce
- ¼ cup coconut aminos use gf Tamari if not watching weight
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon honey use brown sugar if not dieting
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 tablespoon water
Ground Turkey
- 1 tablespoon orange olive oil
- 1 pound Turkey ground
- ½ cup onion diced
- 2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 cup carrot shreds
- 1 cup snow peas
- 2 green onions diced up - white part
- green onion green part
- brown rice optional
Instructions
- Start by browning the ground turkey on medium. Once done cooking, drain and set aside.
- Then, mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and stir well until corn starch is completely combined.
- In a cast iron skillet or wok heat up 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Then, add in your onion and minced garlic. Sauté these until they begin to become translucent about 3 minutes.
- Next add in your carrots, white portions of the green onions and the snow peas.
- Sauté for 2 to 3 more minutes. Last add in the ground turkey and sauce. Allow to come to a boil and stir while sauce thickens for about 60 seconds.
- Top with green portion of green onions and serve.
Notes
- Buy fresh produce for the best results.
- Enjoy brown rice, additional veggies, or rice noodles.
- Be careful not to burn the ground turkey. Remove from the stove as soon as it is done cooking.
Swathi says
Teriyaki turkey rice bowl is so delicious perfect meal idea, I made it for our dinner, everybody enjoyed it.
Lora says
This turkey rice bowl was great! I made it for dinner and happily have some extra for lunch! Making again!
Krystle Smith says
The flavors are so comforting and perfectly balanced, I could eat this everyday. And I loved how quick and easy it was to throw together too.
Jet says
This bowl was a lifesaver for weeknight dinners! I loved how the sweetness of the teriyaki balanced the lean ground turkey without feeling heavy. I added some broccoli florets for extra crunch, and it worked perfectly. Definitely going into my meal-prep rotation!
Helen says
This was sooo good! I pretty much ate it all by myself😊. I did add some shredded cabbage to it. I plan on making this often. It's so easy to make and so flavorful. Thanks for a great recipe!
NKendrick says
Helen, thank you so very much for sharing your feedback!! I love the addition of cabbage and all the added nutrients it provides to this meal!!