Thai Turkey Stir-Fry with Garlic Brown Rice

Name: Thai Turkey Stir-Fry with Garlic Brown Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey (lean); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (diced); 3 clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated); 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced); 1 head broccoli (cut into small florets); 1 cup carrots (sliced); 0.5 cup snow peas; 0.25 cup tamari (gluten-free); 2 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar (packed); 1 tablespoon sriracha; 0.25 cup chicken broth (gluten-free); 1 cup brown rice (uncooked); 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 lime (cut into wedges); 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 2 green onions (sliced); 0.5 teaspoon salt

A vibrant and savory Thai-inspired stir-fry featuring lean ground turkey and crisp vegetables, tossed in a balanced sweet and savory sauce, served alongside aromatic garlic brown rice.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 45 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Thai
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $8.37/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey (lean)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (diced)
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 head broccoli (cut into small florets)
1 cup carrots (sliced)
0.5 cup snow peas
0.25 cup tamari (gluten-free)
2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar (packed)
1 tablespoon sriracha
0.25 cup chicken broth (gluten-free)
1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 lime (cut into wedges)
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 green onions (sliced)
0.5 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Cook the brown rice: Combine 1 cup uncooked brown rice with 2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 clove of minced garlic. Keep warm.
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup tamari, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1/4 cup chicken broth. If using, add 1 tablespoon sriracha. Set aside.
Brown the turkey: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the 1 pound lean ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat and set the turkey aside.
Sauté aromatics: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Add the diced yellow onion, remaining 2 cloves of minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Stir-fry vegetables: Add the thinly sliced red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and sliced carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the snow peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Combine and finish: Return the cooked ground turkey to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over everything. Stir well to coat and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Stir in the remaining 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve: Divide the garlic brown rice among two plates or bowls. Top with the Thai turkey stir-fry. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, and sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

Adjust the level of sriracha to your preferred spice level. Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days and can be reheated in a microwave or on the stovetop.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 1148
Protein: 60.7 g
Carbohydrates: 126.8 g
Fat: 47.4 g
Fiber: 13 g
Sodium: 3150 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.4 g
Sugar: 26 g
Cholesterol: 180 mg