Description
This restaurant-quality Asian-inspired stir fry uses lean ground turkey, homemade teriyaki sauce, and crisp vegetables in a fast 25-minute recipe. Fresh ginger, garlic, and orange zest create a vibrant, gluten-free-friendly sauce that perfectly balances savory and sweet.
Ingredients
1 lb Ground Turkey (93% lean preferred)
1/4 cup Soy Sauce (Tamari for gluten-free or Coconut Aminos for low sodium)
3 tbsp Brown Sugar (packed)
2 tbsp Honey (maple syrup for vegan)
3 cloves Garlic (freshly minced)
1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
1 tsp Orange Zest
1 tbsp Cornstarch (for slurry)
1 1/2 cups Mixed Vegetables (broccoli florets, bell pepper slices, carrot matchsticks)
1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
Optional: Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet
Add ground turkey, stir to break up, and cook until browned
Push turkey aside; sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds
Add vegetables and stir fry until just tender
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and orange zest
Pour sauce into skillet with turkey and vegetables
Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water to make slurry, add to thicken sauce
Simmer 2-3 minutes until glossy
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving
Notes
For gluten-free, use Tamari instead of soy sauce
Coconut sugar replaces brown sugar for lower glycemic index
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper browning
Serve with brown rice or noodles for a complete meal
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Healthy Quick Meals | Easy Clean Eating Recipes
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 6800mg (estimate using regular soy sauce)
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg