20 Minute EASY Turkey Teriyaki Bowl

• servings: 3 servings
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 large zucchinis (diced)

1 yellow onion (diced)

5 cloves garlic (minced)

1 tbsp olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)

1 cup white rice (or preferred rice, cooked according to package instructions)

2 cups water (or broth) (to cook the rice)

1 lb ground turkey

1/4 cup teriyaki sauce (I personally used Trader Joe's Soyaki or your preferred brand)

Optional: 1 avocado (sliced)

Optional: 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions

Begin by cooking the rice. Add 1 cup of rice and 2 cups of water (or broth for extra flavor) to a pot. Bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes until all the water is absorbed and rice is tender. (For faster cooking, use a rice cooker or instant pot if available.)

Prep your veggies by dicing the zucchinis and yellow onion.

Mince the garlic, dividing it into two portions (2 cloves for the veggies and 3 cloves for the turkey).

While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

Add the diced zucchini, onion, and 2 cloves of minced garlic.

Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and slightly caramelized. Remove from the pan and set aside.

In the same pan, add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and no longer pink.

Add the teriyaki sauce (Soyaki or preferred brand), stirring to coat the turkey evenly. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Add the remaining 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute until fragrant.

Once the rice is ready, fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains. Layer each bowl with rice, then add the turkey mixture and sautéed veggies on top.

Optionally, add sliced avocado and sesame seeds for garnish.

Enjoy!! xx