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Healthy Low Calorie Ground Turkey Stir Fry - Fast, Flavorful, Weeknight-Friendly

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey (93% or 99% lean)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon ground)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup snap peas or green beans
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced (plus more for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or hoisin for a sweeter option)
  • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili-garlic sauce (optional for heat)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional for light thickening)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • Cooked cauliflower rice or brown rice, for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prep the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, sriracha (if using), and sesame oil. If you like a slightly thicker sauce, whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
  2. Brown the turkey: Heat the avocado or olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink and lightly browned, about 5–6 minutes. Transfer to a plate if your pan is crowded.
  3. Cook aromatics: In the same pan, add onion. Cook 2 minutes until softened. Add garlic and ginger. Stir for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add veggies: Toss in bell pepper, broccoli, snap peas, and carrot. Stir fry 4–6 minutes, until crisp-tender. If using frozen broccoli, add it first and cook an extra minute.
  5. Combine: Return the turkey to the pan with the green onions. Pour in the sauce. Stir well to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is glossy.
  6. Taste and finish: Adjust salt, pepper, or heat as needed. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and extra green onion.
  7. Serve: Enjoy over cauliflower rice for a very low calorie option, or spoon over a small portion of brown rice or quinoa for extra fiber.