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High Protein Asian Turkey Stir-Fry Meal Prep - Simple, Flavorful, and Weeknight-Friendly

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds lean ground turkey (93% or 99% lean)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or light olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (small bite-size)
  • 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 large carrot, thinly sliced or julienned
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Cooked rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice, for serving
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (or hoisin for sweeter taste)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional, for heat)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch (to thicken)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Method
 

  1. Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, chicken broth, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Set aside.
  2. Prep the vegetables: Slice all veggies to similar bite-size shapes. This helps them cook evenly and stay crisp.
  3. Brown the turkey: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and break it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate and drain excess liquid if needed.
  4. Sauté aromatics: In the same pan, add the remaining oil. Add onion and carrot. Cook 2–3 minutes until just starting to soften. Add garlic and ginger and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir-fry vegetables: Add bell pepper, broccoli, and snap peas. Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until bright and crisp-tender. Don’t overcook— they’ll soften more when reheated.
  6. Bring it together: Return the turkey to the pan. Whisk the sauce again (cornstarch settles) and pour it in. Toss for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
  7. Taste and adjust: Add more soy for salt, honey for sweetness, or chili sauce for heat as desired.
  8. Serve and garnish: Spoon over cooked rice or cauliflower rice. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
  9. Meal prep: Portion into 4–5 airtight containers with your chosen base. Let cool uncovered for 10–15 minutes before sealing.