Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry that’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired dish is loaded with flavor and colorful vegetables, all cooked in a savory teriyaki sauce. Serve over rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey Stir Fry:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Cook Turkey: Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add Aromatics: Add garlic and ginger, sauté for another minute.
- Cook Vegetables: Stir in bell pepper, snap peas, and carrots, cook until just tender but still crisp.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Pour into the skillet, stir well.
- Thicken Sauce: Add cornstarch mixture, cook until sauce thickens.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, stir in green onions. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired, serve hot over rice.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken or beef for turkey.
- Add broccoli or mushrooms for variety.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the honey amount.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without rice)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
