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Soy-Ginger Ground Turkey Bowls

A quick, savory soy-ginger ground turkey bowl packed with vegetables and simple Asian-style flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup purple cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 small red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped
  • 2 to 4 cups cooked brown rice for serving, amount per bowl as desired
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 to 2 large avocados sliced
  • 1/2 to 1 cup raw or roasted cashews for garnish
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional, for garnish
  • 1/2 to 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped, optional for garnish

Equipment

  • large thick-bottomed pot or 12-inch skillet
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • grater (for ginger and carrots)
  • bowls for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat the avocado oil in a large thick-bottomed pot or a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, finely chopped mushrooms, and grated ginger; cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release most of their liquid, about 4–5 minutes.
  4. Add the ground turkey and use a spatula to break it into small pieces; continue cooking until the turkey is no longer pink and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
  5. Stir in the grated carrots, sliced cabbage, and chopped red bell pepper, then add the hoisin sauce, soy sauce (or liquid aminos), and rice vinegar; mix well.
  6. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the added vegetables reach your desired tenderness, about 2–8 minutes depending on preference.
  7. Stir in the chopped green onions, remove from heat, and taste; adjust seasoning with extra soy or hoisin if desired.
  8. Assemble bowls: divide cooked brown rice among bowls, top with the turkey-vegetable mixture, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced avocado.
  9. Garnish each bowl with cashews, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro as desired, and drizzle additional hoisin or soy/teriyaki sauce if you like.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt.
  • Grate ginger and carrots fresh for best flavor.
  • Adjust cabbage and carrot cook time to your preferred crunch.
  • Swap liquid aminos if avoiding soy.