Sweet Chili Turkey and Green Bean Rice Bowls with Crispy Onions

Get ready for a quick and satisfying dinner that brings together savory turkey, crisp green beans and a luscious sweet chili sauce. This bowl is packed with textures-from the tender rice to the crunchy fried onions-and finished with a squeeze of fresh lime and fragrant cilantro. It’s a complete meal that comes together in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.

The secret to this dish is the sweet soy glaze and Thai chili sauce, which coat the turkey and green beans in a glossy, flavorful sauce. Serve it over buttery rice and top with crispy fried onions for a delightful crunch. Each bite is a balance of sweet, savory and tangy flavors that will have you coming back for more.

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Ingredients

0.75 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground TurkeyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Sweet Thai Chili SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Crispy Fried OnionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
2. Meanwhile, wash and dry all produce. Trim green beans if needed and cut into 2-inch pieces. Quarter the lime. Pick cilantro leaves and roughly chop.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper and press into an even layer. Cook without stirring until browned on bottom, 3-4 minutes. Then break up the meat and cook until no longer pink, 2-4 minutes more.
4. While turkey cooks, place green beans in a medium microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, 1-2 minutes. (Alternatively, steam in a small pot with a splash of water for 5-7 minutes.) Drain any excess water.
5. Add cooked green beans, sweet soy glaze, chili sauce and 1 tablespoon butter to the pan with turkey. Cook, stirring, until everything is well coated, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and squeeze in lime juice to taste.
6. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt and pepper. Divide rice among bowls, top with turkey mixture and garnish with crispy fried onions and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground chicken or beef instead of turkey?

Yes, ground chicken or lean ground beef work well as substitutes. Adjust cooking time as needed.

What can I use instead of sweet soy glaze?

Mix 3 tablespoons soy sauce with 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey for a quick substitute.

How do I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a microwave or skillet.