Ginger-Garlic Turkey and Cabbage Stir-fry with White Rice

A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring lean ground turkey, crisp cabbage, and an aromatic ginger-garlic sauce, served over fluffy white rice for a satisfying weeknight meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: Vietnamese
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.06/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• Halal
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• quick
• stir-fry
• savory
• healthy
• budget-friendly
• one-pot

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 0.5 head green cabbage (thinly sliced)
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sriracha
• 1.5 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 2 green onions (sliced)

Instructions

1. Start by cooking the white rice according to package directions (typically 1 part rice to 2 parts water) or in a rice cooker. Fluff with a fork when done and set aside.
2. While rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set turkey aside.
3. Add chopped yellow onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and grated fresh ginger, cooking for another 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the thinly sliced green cabbage to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until tender-crisp. You may need to add a splash of water if it starts to stick.
5. Return the cooked ground turkey to the skillet. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha (if using). Pour the sauce over the turkey and vegetables, tossing to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened.
6. Serve the stir-fry immediately over the cooked white rice. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.

Notes

This stir-fry reheats wonderfully and can be made in advance for quick lunches throughout the week. For extra crunch, top with roasted peanuts or cashews if you like nuts.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 29.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 44.1 g
• Fat: 15.3 g
• Fiber: 5.8 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.9 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Cholesterol: 62 mg