Sweet and Spicy Ground Turkey Broccoli Bowls
A fast and flavorful weeknight meal featuring ground turkey and crisp-tender broccoli in a sticky-sweet honey sriracha sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey (93/7 lean preferred)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup/agave for vegan)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (or neutral oil)
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa for serving
- Optional garnishes: sesame seeds, sliced green onions, lime, toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package directions and keep warm.
- Prep broccoli into uniform bite-sized florets.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the ground turkey, break it apart, and cook for 5–7 minutes until no pink remains.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Push the turkey to one side, add broccoli florets, and stir to combine.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes until broccoli turns bright green and is tender-crisp.
- If desired, add a splash of water and cover for a minute for softer broccoli.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and sriracha in a small bowl until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over turkey and broccoli, stir immediately to coat, and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Taste and adjust the sauce as needed before serving over rice or quinoa.
Notes
Best served immediately; can be meal-prepped or refrigerated for up to 3–4 days.