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Ground Turkey and Veggie Stir-Fry heigh protein low callorie mezl prep
Ethan

Ground Turkey and Veggie Stir-Fry

This quick and flavorful Ground Turkey Stir Fry is the perfect go-to recipe for hectic weeknights. It’s incredibly easy to make, packed with savory goodness, and endlessly adaptable to your taste. Give the suggested variations a try and make it your own!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 367

Ingredients
  

Stir Fry Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp water
Stir Fry
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 4 green onions
  • 2 Oz spinach
  • 2 Tbsp cooking oil of choice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 19 Oz ground turkey
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 2.5 cups cooked brown rice

Equipment

  • Pyrex Glass Meal Prep
  • Stainless Steel Pots and Pans

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, crushed red pepper, and water. Stir until the brown sugar is fully dissolved, then set the stir fry sauce aside for later.
  2. Dice the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces and slice the green onions thinly. Set them aside so they’re ready to toss into the stir fry.
  3. Heat a bit of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground turkey along with minced garlic. Stir regularly and cook until the turkey is browned and fully cooked, and any liquid has evaporated this should take about 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Once the ground turkey is cooked through, add the diced bell peppers and sliced green onions to the skillet. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes. Then, toss in the spinach and continue cooking just until it begins to wilt, around 1 to 2 minutes more.
  5. Pour the reserved stir fry sauce over the ground turkey and vegetables. Stir everything well to ensure the sauce coats each ingredient evenly, cooking for another 2 minutes or until the spinach is fully wilted.
  6. Spoon about 1 cup of the ground turkey stir fry over ½ cup of rice. Finish with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts for a bit of crunch and added flavor.

Notes

  • Veggie swaps/additions: Use shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, broccoli, mushrooms, snap peas, snow peas, or spinach as preferred.
  • Protein alternatives: Ground chicken, beef, tofu, or tempeh all work well.
  • Sauce tweaks: Adjust ginger, soy, or spicy heat to taste. For lower sodium, use low-sodium soy sauce.
  • Meal prep: Easy to batch cook and portion; keeps well for 4 days refrigerated