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A prepared lean ground turkey dinner with vegetables on a plate.

Spicy Thai Basil Ground Turkey Bowl

This Spicy Thai Basil Ground Turkey Bowl offers a vibrant and aromatic meal, combining lean ground turkey with crisp vegetables and a savory, slightly sweet, and spicy sauce, all finished with fresh basil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 person
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Dish
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey 93% or higher
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and halved
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce or extra soy sauce for vegetarian
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup optional, for balance
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes or more, to taste
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • Cooked brown rice or quinoa for serving
  • Toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • spoon
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Main Dish
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, then drain fat and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant.
  3. Add diced red bell pepper and green beans; sauté until tender-crisp.
  4. Return the cooked ground turkey to the pan.
  5. Whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, optional honey, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  6. Pour the sauce over the turkey and vegetables, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil until just wilted.
  8. Serve immediately over brown rice or quinoa, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

This dish is easily customizable: adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice, or substitute bell peppers and green beans with other quick-cooking vegetables like broccoli or snow peas. For a vegetarian option, use plant-based ground meat and extra soy sauce instead of fish sauce.