Description
This Ground Turkey Stir-Fry is a healthy, flavorful, and low-carb dinner option featuring lean ground turkey cooked with cauliflower rice, shiitake mushrooms, fresh vegetables, and a vibrant sauce made from coconut aminos and sesame oil. Quick to prepare and packed with aromatic ginger, garlic, and optional fresh herbs, it’s perfect for a nutritious weeknight meal served with optional rice or fresh romaine leaves.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 3/4 cup cauliflower rice
- 3/4 cup shiitake mushrooms, very finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
Sauce and Aromatics
- 3/4 cup coconut aminos
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sambal oelek or Sriracha
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil (optional)
For Serving (Optional)
- Cooked rice
- Large romaine leaves
- Matchstick cucumbers
- Fresh mint leaves
- Soy sauce
Instructions
- Sauté Ground Turkey, Cauliflower Rice, and Mushrooms: In a large non-stick skillet, add the ground turkey, cauliflower rice, and finely chopped shiitake mushrooms. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the turkey is fully browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- Add Garlic, Cabbage, and Ginger: Stir in the minced garlic, finely chopped cabbage, and grated fresh ginger. Continue cooking for about 2 more minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant and the cabbage softens.
- Prepare and Add Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the coconut aminos, sesame oil, sambal oelek (or Sriracha), and chopped green onions. Pour this sauce over the cooked turkey mixture, stirring well to evenly coat the ingredients.
- Incorporate Fresh Herbs and Finish Cooking: Stir in the optional cilantro and basil, allowing the mixture to cook together for an additional 2 minutes. Then, remove the skillet from heat.
- Serve: Serve the stir-fry hot, alongside your choice of cooked rice, large romaine leaves for wraps, matchstick cucumbers, fresh mint leaves, and soy sauce for additional flavor if desired.
Notes
- For a lower-carb meal, omit the cooked rice and serve the stir-fry in large romaine leaves.
- Adjust the amount of sambal oelek or Sriracha to suit your preferred spice level.
- Fresh herbs like cilantro and basil are optional, but add a bright, fresh flavor.
- Cauliflower rice is a great substitute to reduce carbs and add extra veggies to the dish.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for meal prep or larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
