Juicy Ground Turkey and Vegetable Stir Fry
This stir-fry features lean ground turkey and a colorful array of fresh vegetables tossed in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. It's a quick and healthy meal that's packed with flavor.
Equipment
- small bowl
- whisk
- large skillet or wok
- spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (preferably 93% lean)
- 1 head broccoli chopped
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 carrot julienned or thinly sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 garlic minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger grated
- 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil (like canola or avocado oil)
Sauce Ingredients
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Garnish
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey/maple syrup, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes (if using), then set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, then add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, and drain any excess fat.
Cooking
- Push the turkey to one side, add minced garlic and grated ginger to the empty side, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir into the turkey.
- Add broccoli, red bell pepper, carrots, and snap peas to the pan, then stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Re-whisk the sauce and pour it over the turkey and vegetables, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until thick and coated.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For meal prep, divide into individual containers with rice or quinoa. Adjust spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes. Gluten-free option: use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure other ingredients are gluten-free.