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Ground Turkey Stir Fry

Deliciously Easy Ground Turkey Stir Fry in Just 30 Minutes

A quick and nutritious Ground Turkey Stir Fry perfect for busy weeknights and packed with vibrant veggies.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey Can substitute with ground chicken
  • 1 cup Zucchini Sliced
  • ½ cup Grated Carrot
  • 1 medium Diced Red Pepper Any color bell pepper can be used
  • 3 stalks Green Onions Chopped, for garnish
For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce Use low-sodium for a healthier choice
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Can substitute with honey or agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Or use olive oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger Grated, ground ginger is an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch For thickening the sauce
Cooking Essentials
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil Any neutral oil
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice Can use brown rice or cauliflower rice

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and sriracha until sugar dissolves.
  2. Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add ground turkey and garlic powder. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking apart until browned.
  3. In the same skillet, add more oil and sauté zucchini, grated carrot, and diced red pepper for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Lower the heat, return the cooked turkey to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and add a cornstarch slurry to thicken.
  5. Serve the stir fry over jasmine rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, adjust the sriracha according to your spice preference and prepare ingredients ahead for quicker cooking.

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