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Sweet Chili Turkey & Asparagus Rice Bowl

Sweet Chili Turkey & Asparagus Rice Bowl
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Serves
2
Serving
1 bowl

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup basmati rice, dry and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 10 oz extra lean ground turkey
  • 2 cups asparagus, trimmed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 stalks green onion, chopped

Method

  1. 1Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. 2Meanwhile, heat oil in pan over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Add turkey and cook 10-12 minutes until slightly browned, breaking up as it cooks.
  4. 4Add asparagus and cook another 5 minutes.
  5. 5Add sweet chili sauce and soy sauce.
  6. 6Cook 1-2 more minutes until asparagus is tender and flavors are well combined.
  7. 7Divide rice and turkey mixture evenly between bowls.
  8. 8Top with green onion.

Good to know

Storage
Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days;.
Serving Size
About half cup rice and 1 cup turkey mixture per serving;.
More Flavor
Add ginger and garlic to the turkey;.
Additional Toppings
Sesame seeds.

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