Monday Eats: How to make Ground Turkey and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Stir-frys. They're quick, easy and a great way of upping your vegetable and protein intake.
Yet, have you ever tried a turkey stir-fry? Traditionally linked to Christmas, turkey meat has lower cholesterol and a higher protein content than chicken as well as a better amino acids profile.
Turkey mince can easily be found in the meats section of your supermarket aisle, so this week we're combining with vegetables and spices to make a delicious stir-fry in under 20 minutes.
Ground Turkey and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 300g ground turkey
- 250g cabbage, shredded
- 150g carrots, julienne
- 20g garlic, minced
- 50g shallots, minced
- 20g ginger, minced
- ½ tsp. five-spice powder
- 15ml cane vinegar
- 30ml oyster sauce
- 15ml peanut oil
- 15ml sesame oil
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
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Method
1. Heat peanut oil in a pan.
2. Add ground turkey.
3. Sprinkle in five-spice powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir to brown ground turkey.
5. Add cane vinegar.
6. Add carrots and cabbage. Stir fry for a minute over high heat.
7. Mix in oyster sauce and sesame oil.
8. Serve over rice or noodles.
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