Name: recipe bang bang ground turkey rice bowls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 250 g (1 cup) Jasmine Rice: Rinse thoroughly for fluffy results.; 480 ml (2 cups) Water: For cooking the rice.; 400 g (14 oz) Ground Turkey: Lean turkey provides a healthy protein base.; 2 tbsp (30 ml) Vegetable Oil: For browning the turkey.; 3 tbsp (45 ml) Mayonnaise: Full-fat for richness.; 2 tbsp (30 ml) Sriracha Sauce: Adjust to your spice preference.; 1 tbsp (15 ml) Honey: Balances the spice.; 1 tbsp (15 ml) Soy Sauce: Adds umami and saltiness.; 1 tsp (5 ml) Rice Vinegar: Provides tanginess.; 1 tsp (5 ml) Toasted Sesame Oil: Adds nutty aroma.; 1 clove Garlic, minced: For depth of flavor.; ½ tsp (2 g) Ground Ginger: Adds warmth.; 1 Avocado, ripe: For the creamy drizzle.; 2 tbsp (30 ml) Lime Juice: Adds brightness.; 1 tbsp (15 ml) Olive Oil: For the avocado drizzle.; ¼ cup (15 g) Cilantro Leaves: Adds freshness.; Salt and Pepper, to taste: For seasoning.; ½ cup (75 g) Shredded Carrots: Adds sweetness and crunch.; ½ cup (75 g) Cucumber, sliced: Provides a cool element.; ¼ cup (30 g) Edamame (optional): Adds protein.; 2 tbsp (15 g) Pepitas: For garnish and crunch.; 1 tsp (5 g) Sesame Seeds: For garnish.

Description

These Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls offer a quick and flavorful meal inspired by Bang Bang Shrimp, featuring a creamy, spicy sauce balanced with a refreshing avocado lime drizzle.

Ingredients

Scale

250 g (1 cup) Jasmine Rice: Rinse thoroughly for fluffy results.
480 ml (2 cups) Water: For cooking the rice.
400 g (14 oz) Ground Turkey: Lean turkey provides a healthy protein base.
2 tbsp (30 ml) Vegetable Oil: For browning the turkey.
3 tbsp (45 ml) Mayonnaise: Full-fat for richness.
2 tbsp (30 ml) Sriracha Sauce: Adjust to your spice preference.
1 tbsp (15 ml) Honey: Balances the spice.
1 tbsp (15 ml) Soy Sauce: Adds umami and saltiness.
1 tsp (5 ml) Rice Vinegar: Provides tanginess.
1 tsp (5 ml) Toasted Sesame Oil: Adds nutty aroma.
1 clove Garlic, minced: For depth of flavor.
½ tsp (2 g) Ground Ginger: Adds warmth.
1 Avocado, ripe: For the creamy drizzle.
2 tbsp (30 ml) Lime Juice: Adds brightness.
1 tbsp (15 ml) Olive Oil: For the avocado drizzle.
¼ cup (15 g) Cilantro Leaves: Adds freshness.
Salt and Pepper, to taste: For seasoning.
½ cup (75 g) Shredded Carrots: Adds sweetness and crunch.
½ cup (75 g) Cucumber, sliced: Provides a cool element.
¼ cup (30 g) Edamame (optional): Adds protein.
2 tbsp (15 g) Pepitas: For garnish and crunch.
1 tsp (5 g) Sesame Seeds: For garnish.

Instructions

Rinse Rice: Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear.
Cook Rice: Boil rice and water, then simmer covered for 20 minutes.
Make Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
Cook Turkey: Brown ground turkey in oil, season with salt and pepper.
Combine: Coat turkey with Bang Bang sauce and keep warm.
Make Drizzle: Blend avocado, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, and water until smooth.
Prep Toppings: Prepare carrots, cucumber, and edamame.
Assemble: Layer rice, turkey, and toppings in bowls.
Garnish: Drizzle with avocado lime sauce and sprinkle with pepitas and sesame seeds.

Notes

For a quicker meal, prepare the sauce and rice ahead of time. Adjust sriracha to control the spice level.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 550 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg

Keywords: ground turkey, rice bowl, bang bang, sriracha, avocado, healthy, quick dinner, asian inspired