Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls Recipe
This Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowl is a vibrant, flavorful dish featuring tender, savory ground turkey and crisp vegetables tossed in a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce. Served over jasmine rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, it’s a perfect quick and satisfying meal that combines Asian-inspired flavors with wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Rice
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
Vegetables
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 2 green onions, sliced
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Prepare jasmine rice according to package instructions so it is warm and ready when assembling the bowls.
- Make the bang bang sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, and lime juice until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the turkey: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- Season the turkey: Stir in soy sauce, salt, and pepper into the cooked turkey to enhance the flavor.
- Add vegetables: Add chopped red bell pepper, carrots, and broccoli to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Toss with sauce: Remove skillet from heat and mix in half of the prepared bang bang sauce to coat the turkey and vegetables evenly.
- Assemble the bowls: Place cooked jasmine rice into individual serving bowls. Top with the turkey and vegetable mixture.
- Finish and garnish: Drizzle remaining bang bang sauce over each bowl. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls!
Notes
- For a lower-fat option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Adjust sriracha to your spice preference for milder or hotter sauce.
- Feel free to swap out or add other vegetables like snap peas or zucchini according to your taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave, stirring occasionally to maintain texture.
Keywords: bang bang sauce, ground turkey, rice bowls, jasmine rice, quick dinner, Asian-inspired, easy weeknight meal, spicy sauce
