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Ground Turkey Stir Fry

This quick and easy Ground Turkey Stir Fry is packed with flavor, lean protein, and crisp veggies, making it a perfect 30-minute meal!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, turkey
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium sweet onion finely diced
  • 2 sticks celery finely diced
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium zucchini small diced
  • 3 green onions only green parts - thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cooked rice of choice or more rice

For the Teriyaki Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup filtered water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce like sriracha or frank's
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds to garnish

Instructions

  • In a small jug, whisk the 1/4 cup filtered water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth. Add in all the remaining ingredients for the teriyaki sauce and stir until combined. (1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons hot sauce like sriracha or frank's, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds)
    A hand holding a cup of liquid over a cutting board of chopped vegetables.
  • Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 medium sweet onion (diced) and 2 sticks celery (diced), and sauté for 5 minutes.
    Vegetables sauteeing in a skillet.
  • Add the 1 pound ground turkey and 2-3 cloves garlic (minced) and cook, mincing the meat with a wooden spoon.
    Stirring raw ground turkey with a white spatula in a skillet.
  • Once the meat is no longer pink and starts to get brown on the bottom, stir in the 1 red bell pepper and 1 medium zucchini. Stir-fry for 5 minutes, just until the veggies start to tenderize but are still a bit crunchy.
    Brightly colored vegetables on top of ground turkey in a skillet.
  • Stir in the teriyaki sauce and cook for a couple of minutes, until it's thick and nicely coats the meat and veggies.
    Ground turkey and vegetables in a skillet on a gray background.
  • Divide the 2 cups cooked rice of choice among your serving bowls and top with the turkey stir-fry. Sprinkle it with 3 green onions and sesame seeds.
    meal prep container with rice and topped with ground turkey and veggies.

Notes

Tips & Tricks
  • Don’t overcook the veggies. Keep them slightly crisp for the best texture.
  • Adjust spice levels. Add more sriracha if you like heat, or reduce for a milder dish.
  • Use fresh garlic. It makes a huge difference in flavor!

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 821mg | Potassium: 817mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1168IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg