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Spinach and Ground Turkey Stir Fry

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A quick, high-protein Asian-inspired stir fry combining lean ground turkey, fresh spinach, and crispy vegetables in a light, savory soy-sesame sauce. Ready in 25 minutes, this dish is perfect for healthy weeknight meals with bold flavor and minimal cleanup.

  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Ground Turkey
1 pound (use 93/7 lean; substitute ground chicken)
Fresh Spinach
5 ounces (5 cups packed; substitute kale)
Garlic
3 cloves (minced; use 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
Ginger
1 tablespoon (fresh, minced; substitute ginger paste)
Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons
Sesame Oil
1 tablespoon
Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
Vegetables (bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots)
2 cups (cut into matchsticks or bite-sized)
Cornstarch (optional)
1 teaspoon (for slight thickening)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds)
Add ground turkey; break into pieces and cook until browned (5-7 minutes)
Stir in vegetables and red pepper flakes; cook until tender-crisp (3-5 minutes)
Add spinach in batches; wilt under residual heat
Whisk soy sauce and optionally cornstarch; pour into skillet
Cook until sauce thickens and coats turkey/vegetables (2-3 minutes)
Adjust heat level with extra red pepper flakes if desired
Serve immediately over rice or noodles

Notes

For meal prep, refrigerate for 3-4 days or freeze portions
Use frozen spinach (thawed and drained) if fresh unavailable
Substitute vegetable stir-fry mix for quick prep
Add pineapple chunks for tropical flair
Drizzle extra sesame oil over finished dish before serving

  • Author: Amelie Harper
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: High Protein Meals
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: General

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 2g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg