Ingredients
1 lb (450g) ground turkey (lean)
4 cups chopped green cabbage
2 cups chopped carrots
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
2 green onions, sliced
Black pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup for sweetness
Optional: 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
Instructions
Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Add ground turkey, breaking it into small pieces. Cook 5-7 minutes until browned
Sprinkle black pepper into the turkey
In the same pan, add 1 tbsp sesame oil. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant
Add cabbage and carrots to the pan. Stir-fry 4-5 minutes until cabbage is slightly softened
Return the turkey to the pan with vegetables. Pour in soy sauce, vinegar (if using), honey (if using), and broth (or water). Cook 3-5 minutes until cabbage is tender
Stir in sliced green onions. Serve over steamed rice or cauliflower rice if desired
Notes
Use gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free version
Increase vegetables to add more bulk and nutrients
Ground turkey can be substituted with extra lean ground beef or pesto zucchini noodles for a carb-free option
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months
For a spicier variation, add red pepper flakes or ginger garlic paste
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Low-Carb, High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 cup stir fry without rice)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg