Description
A lean, flavorful meal combining ground turkey, cabbage, carrots, and a spicy soy-sesame sauce served over rice. Perfect for quick weekday lunches.
Ingredients
1/3 cup soy sauce or liquid coconut aminos
1 tablespoon toasted/untoasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha hot sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
1/2 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 small head cabbage (shredded) or 16-ounce coleslaw mix
2 small-medium carrots (1-inch matchsticks)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, sriracha, and water to make the sauce.
Cook rice according to package instructions.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add turkey, onion powder, salt, and pepper, cooking until browned.
Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds.
Include shredded cabbage and carrots, pour sauce over ingredients, and stir to coat.
Simmer until vegetables soften and turkey is fully cooked (about 10 minutes).
Divide rice into four containers and top with turkey-cabbage mixture.
Notes
Prepare sauce ahead for easier assembly.
Use pre-shredded cabbage for convenience.
Store in airtight containers up to 5 days in refrigerator.
Reheat gently in microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: American-Asian Fusion