Description

Thai Turkey Bowl Meal Prep is a healthy, flavorful make-ahead meal featuring ground turkey sautéed with Thai-inspired seasonings, served over rice with crisp veggies and a creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for easy lunches all week long.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground turkey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional for umami)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped green onions

For the Peanut Sauce:

1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
2–3 tablespoons warm water (to thin)

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Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat sesame oil. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 6–8 minutes.
Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), lime juice, honey, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, and water until smooth and pourable.
Assemble meal prep bowls with a base of rice, then top with turkey, shredded carrots, cabbage, cucumber, cilantro, and green onions.
Drizzle with peanut sauce before serving or pack separately to keep fresh.

Notes

Can be made up to 4 days in advance—store in airtight containers in the fridge.
Substitute turkey with ground chicken or tofu for variation.
Add chopped peanuts or sesame seeds for crunch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 70mg