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Turkey Bowls

A flavorful ground turkey bowl served over rice and topped with quick pickled veggies, a creamy spicy mayo, and your favorite crunchy toppings. Healthy, customizable, and perfect for weekly meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Pickling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Turkey
  • 1 1/2 lbs Ground Turkey
  • 1/4 tsp Chinese Five Spice
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 3 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Sesame Oil
Quick Pickled Veggie
  • 1/2 Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 Cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 Cup Hot Water
  • 2 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 4 Tbsp Vinegar
Spicy Mayo
  • 2/3 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp Vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Hot Sauce or Sriracha
For Serving
  • Cooked Rice
  • Sesame Seeds or Everything Bagel Seasoning
  • Shredded Carrots
  • Fried Egg

Method
 

Quick Pickled Veggies
  1. In a bowl, mix hot water, sugar, salt, and vinegar until dissolved.
  2. Divide the mixture evenly between two jars:
    One with sliced red onions
    One with sliced cucumbers
  3. Top with cold water if needed. Let sit for at least 1 hour (or longer for more flavor).
Cook the Turkey
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey until fully cooked.
  2. Add Chinese five spice, garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, and sesame oil. Stir well and cook for a few more minutes until everything is combined and flavorful.
Make Spicy Mayo
    You can absolutely just mix mayo and sriracha together!
  1. In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until smooth.
  2. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Start with a base of rice, then add your turkey mixture.
  2. Top with pickled onions, cucumbers, and any additional toppings you like. Drizzle with spicy mayo and finish with sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning.
  3. (Optional: Add a fried egg on top for extra protein.)

Notes

  • Meal prep friendly: Store rice, turkey, and toppings separately for best leftovers.
  • Swap the protein: Ground chicken, beef, or even tofu work great.
  • Make it low-carb: Serve over cauliflower rice or greens.
  • Adjust the heat: Add more Sriracha or chili flakes if you like it spicy.
  • Budget tip: Skip extra toppings and use what you already have.
  • Extra crunch: Shredded carrots or cabbage are great additions.