Description
A quick and flavorful Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry loaded with fresh vegetables, tender ground turkey, and a homemade teriyaki sauce. This healthy and easy stir fry is perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner and can be served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Optional for Serving and Garnishing
- Cooked rice or noodles
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the turkey and vegetables.
- Cook the turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to break it apart into small pieces as it cooks.
- Sauté garlic and ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, releasing their flavors into the turkey.
- Add vegetables: Add the broccoli florets, sliced bell pepper, snap peas, and thinly sliced carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes, keeping them tender yet crisp.
- Prepare teriyaki sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water until smooth and ready to be added.
- Combine sauce with stir fry: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the cooked turkey and vegetables. Stir well to evenly coat everything and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Finish with green onions: Remove the skillet from heat, then stir in the chopped green onions for freshness and mild onion flavor.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the stir fry hot over cooked rice or noodles if desired, and sprinkle with sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean pork if preferred.
- Frozen vegetables can be used if fresh ones are not available but adjust the cook time accordingly to avoid sogginess.
- Adjust the sweetness of the teriyaki sauce by varying the honey amount to your taste.
- For gluten-free options, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adding a splash of sesame oil towards the end enhances the nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: ground turkey teriyaki, healthy stir fry, quick dinner, asian stir fry, turkey recipes, easy weeknight meal
