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High Protein Ground Turkey Stir Fry - Fast, Flavorful, and Satisfying

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Ground turkey: 1 to 1.25 pounds (93–99% lean)
  • Vegetables: 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced or matchsticks
  • 1 small zucchini, halved and sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas or green beans
  • 4 green onions, sliced (whites and greens separated)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • Sauce: 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili-garlic sauce (optional, to taste)
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch (for thickening)
  • Cooking oil: Avocado, canola, or light olive oil
  • Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup shelled edamame, 1/2 cup mushrooms, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • For serving: Cooked brown rice, cauliflower rice, quinoa, or noodles; lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Whisk the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, broth, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Prep the vegetables. Slice everything into bite-size pieces. Keep green onion whites and greens separate for layering flavor.
  3. Brown the turkey. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and drain excess liquid if needed.
  4. Sauté aromatics. In the same pan, add a little oil if dry. Add garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Stir for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Cook the veggies. Add broccoli and carrots first. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and snap peas. Cook another 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender. Don’t overcook; you want some bite.
  6. Combine and sauce. Return the turkey to the pan. Give the sauce a quick stir (cornstarch settles), then pour it in. Toss until everything is coated and the sauce thickens, 1–2 minutes.
  7. Finish and taste. Stir in green onion tops and sesame seeds if using. Taste and adjust with a splash more soy for salt, honey for sweetness, or vinegar/lime for brightness.
  8. Serve. Spoon over rice, quinoa, noodles, or greens. Add lime wedges on the side.