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A vibrant Healthy Turkey Vegetable Stir-Fry in a large pan

Classic Healthy Turkey Vegetable Stir-Fry

This classic healthy turkey vegetable stir-fry is a quick and delicious meal packed with lean protein and colorful vegetables, all coated in a flavorful, savory sauce. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner and can be easily customized with your favorite veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground lean turkey (93% lean or higher)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced or julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
Stir-fry Sauce
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
  • 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • pinch red pepper flakes for a little heat Optional

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok
  • small bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop all vegetables as instructed. In a small bowl, whisk together all stir-fry sauce ingredients until smooth and set it aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive or sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned, then drain excess fat and set aside.
  2. Add broccoli and carrots to the same skillet; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Optionally, add a splash of water and cover briefly to steam.
  3. Add red bell pepper, yellow onion, and mushrooms to the skillet; continue to stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and onion is translucent.
  4. Push vegetables to one side, add minced garlic and grated ginger to the empty space, cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then mix into the vegetables.
  5. Return the cooked turkey to the skillet. Whisk the stir-fry sauce again, then pour it over everything and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats evenly.
  6. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the turkey in a tablespoon of soy sauce for 15 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level. Serve over brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.