
Turkey and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Ginger Sauce
20min
15min
1
320
Chef's Note
For maximum flavor, let the ground turkey marinate in half of the ginger sauce for 10 minutes before cooking if time permits. This stir-fry is perfect for weight loss as it's packed with protein and fiber-rich vegetables while being relatively low in calories. For extra energy, you could serve with a small portion of brown rice or quinoa on the side.
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Ingredients
4 oz ground turkey
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp honey
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
2 tsp sesame oil
1/2 medium red bell pepper
1 cup broccoli florets
1 medium carrots
1/2 cup snow peas
2 stalks green onions
1 tsp sesame seeds
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all vegetables: julienne the carrots, slice the bell pepper into thin strips, trim the snow peas, cut broccoli into small florets, and slice green onions diagonally (reserve some for garnish).
- 2
Mince 1 tbsp of fresh ginger and 2 cloves of garlic.
- 3
In a small bowl, make the ginger sauce by whisking together 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tsp rice vinegar.
- 4
In another small bowl, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water to create a slurry. Set aside.
- 5
Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a wok or large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 6
Add 4 oz ground turkey to the hot pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through.
- 7
Transfer the cooked turkey to a plate and set aside.
- 8
Add the remaining 1 tsp sesame oil to the same pan. Add broccoli and carrots first, stir-fry for 3 minutes.
- 9
Add bell peppers and snow peas, continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- 10
Return the cooked turkey to the pan with the vegetables.
- 11
Pour the ginger sauce over the turkey and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- 12
Give the cornstarch slurry a quick stir and add it to the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- 13
Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) and toss to combine.
- 14
Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
320
28g
24g
12g
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