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Ground Turkey and Vegetable Stir Fry

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese, Oriental
Calories: 514

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Basmati rice (dry) Rinsed
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil Substitute avocado, coconut, or olive oil if allergic to sesame.
  • 1 1/4 lbs Lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup Red onion Chopped
  • 2 Orange bell peppers (medium) Chopped
  • 2 Zucchini (mediumO Sliced
  • 4 stalks Green onion Chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 3 tbsp Soy or Tamari sauce Low sodium
  • 1 tbsp Honey

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice according to the package directions. While rice is cooking...
  2. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the turkey and cook for 10 minutes or until lightly browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. Remove the turkey from the pan and set it aside. Add the red onion, bell pepper, and zucchini to the same pan. Sauté for seven to 10 minutes, or until softened and lightly browned.
  4. Add the turkey back to the pan along with the green onion. Add the garlic, soy sauce, and honey. Cook for five to seven minutes, stirring frequently until the flavors are well combined.
  5. Divide the rice and turkey mixture evenly between plates and enjoy!
    One serving is approximately half a cup of rice and 1 1/3 cups of turkey and vegetables.
  6. If you like a bit of spice, add chile flakes to the turkey and/or top with cilantro.