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Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce

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A warm, hearty meal combining ground turkey, rice, and vibrant veggies topped with a spicy-sweet Bang Bang sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
  • Bang Bang Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add ground turkey, breaking it apart; stir until no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; stir to coat the turkey.
  5. Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a small bowl for the Bang Bang sauce.
  6. Divide cooked rice among bowls; top with the ground turkey, shredded carrots, and cabbage.
  7. Add avocado slices and drizzle with Bang Bang sauce.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

Feel free to swap turkey for chicken or make it vegetarian by using chickpeas. Add more sriracha for extra heat.

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