Sweet Chili Turkey Bowls with Jasmine Rice and Candied Peanuts

Forget takeout: The path to sweet-and-savory dinner bliss is only 30 minutes away! In this recipe, ground turkey, bell pepper and onion are coated in a sumptuous sweet chili sauce and peanuts are transformed into the perfect crunchy topping. Everything comes together over a bed of fluffy jasmine rice.

The result? A symphony of flavors and textures so delicious, you might just lick the bowl. This quick and easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something satisfying without the hassle.

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Ingredients

10 ounce Ground TurkeyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Sweet Thai Chili SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Bell PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.75 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 ounce PeanutsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry produce. Halve, core and thinly slice bell pepper into strips. Halve, peel and thinly slice onion. Zest and quarter lime. Finely chop cilantro.
2. In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
3. While rice cooks, heat a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add peanuts, 2 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon sugar. Cook, stirring often, until water has evaporated and peanuts are coated and lightly toasted, 3-5 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out pan.
4. Heat a large drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until tender and lightly browned, 6-9 minutes. Transfer veggies to a plate.
5. Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until turkey is browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Stir in veggies, then add soy glaze, chili sauce and 1 tablespoon butter. Cook, stirring, until mixture is thoroughly coated, 1-2 minutes more.
6. Fluff rice with a fork; stir in 1 tablespoon butter and lime zest to taste. Season with salt. Divide rice between bowls and top with turkey mixture, peanuts and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of rice?

Yes, you can substitute jasmine rice with basmati or long-grain white rice. Adjust cooking time and water ratio according to package directions.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

The sweet soy glaze typically contains wheat, so it is not gluten-free. For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos and ensure your chili sauce is gluten-free.

Can I make this dish vegetarian?

Absolutely! Replace the ground turkey with crumbled tofu or tempeh and use a vegetarian stir-fry sauce. The rest of the ingredients are plant-based.