Ground Turkey Bahn Mi Bowls

Easy Weeknight Ground Turkey Bahn Mi Bowls

Very Mild Spice. Dairy Free.

Just the Recipe | 2 Servings

Ingredients

3/4 Cup Rice

1 1/2 Cup Water

1 Yellow Onion

3 Garlic Cloves

1/2 LB Ground Turkey

1 1/2 TBS Ponzu Sauce

1 TBS Mayo

1/2 - 1 tsp Sriracha

1/2 Lime, juiced

1/4 Cup Cilantro

1 TBS Black Sesame Seeds

Olive Oil

Kosher Salt

Quick Pickled Carrots and Cucumbers

1 Persian Cucumber (1/2 Cup Cucumber)

1 Carrot

1 Lime

1 TBS Rice Wine Vinegar

1/2 tsp Sugar

1/2 tsp Kosher Salt

Steps

• Prepare the vegetables/fruit:

  • Peel and dice the onion.

  • Peel the garlic and mince or grate.

  • Juice the limes.

  • Cut the cucumber into half moons.

  • Peel and dice or grate the carrot.

  • Dice the cilantro.

• Pickle the veggies: Add the carrot and cucumber to a small bowl. Pour all but 1 tsp of lime juice (save for the sauce) and rice vinegar over the veggies. Add salt and sugar, and stir. Set aside, stir occasionally while prepping the rest of the meal.

• Cook the rice: Add the water and rice, and a pinch of salt, to a pan and bring to a boil. Turn down to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until all the water is absorbed. Turn off the heat.

• Make the sauce: Add the mayo, as much sriracha as you’d like, 1/3 of the minced garlic and the 1 tsp of lime juice to a small bowl. Add a pinch of kosher salt and stir. Set aside.

• Cook the turkey:

  • To a skillet, add a drizzle of olive oil and turn the heat on to medium.

  • Add the diced onions and cook for 3 minutes.

  • Add the ground turkey and a pinch of salt. Break apart the meat with a spoon while it cooks.

  • Add the garlic and continue cooking until the meat is cooked through.

  • Add the Ponzu sauce, stir. Cover and turn off the heat.

• Make the bowls: Split the rice between two bowls. Then add the ground meat, pickled veggies, and cilantro. Drizzle with sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy!

#Kitchen Acumen Tips:

• Variations & Substitutions:

  • Swap ground turkey for ground beef.

  • Vegetarian: Instead of meat, sauté diced mushrooms and bell pepper slices.

  • Make gluten free by purchasing gluten free ponzu sauce or by substituting liquid aminos.

  • Swap ponzu sauce for equal parts fresh lemon juice and soy sauce.

Savory ground turkey sautéd with tender sweet onions and garlic served over fluffed rice with quick picked veggies and zesty cilantro. Drizzled with spicy garlicky sriracha mayo sauce.