Ginger Garlic Ground Turkey Stir-Fry
Ground turkey browns with fresh ginger and garlic, then cooks with mixed vegetables and soy sauce for a quick, lean stir-fry served over rice.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 4 cup mixed vegetables bell peppers, broccoli and carrots, chopped
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cup cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
Cooking
- Chop the vegetables into small, even pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and saute the garlic and ginger for one to two minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, for about 5 to 8 minutes, until browned and cooked through to 165 degrees F.
- Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender but still crisp.
- Pour in the soy sauce, season with salt and pepper and stir to coat.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
Ground turkey must reach 165 degrees F. Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten free version. Leftovers keep three to four days in the refrigerator. Nutrition is an estimate and includes one cup of cooked rice per serving.