Description

This 30-Minute Teriyaki Stir-Fry is a fast, colorful dinner packed with lean protein and crisp-tender vegetables in a sticky-sweet homemade teriyaki sauce. It’s healthier than takeout and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

▢ 1 lb ground turkey

▢ 2 cups broccoli florets

▢ 1 cup carrots, julienned or thinly sliced

▢ 1 bell pepper (red or orange), sliced

▢ 1 cup snow peas

▢ 2 cloves garlic, minced

▢ 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

▢ 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce

▢ 3 tablespoons honey

▢ 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

▢ 1 teaspoon sesame oil

▢ 1 tablespoon cornstarch

▢ 1/4 cup water

▢ Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

▢ 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish

▢ 2 green onions, thinly sliced

▢ Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.

2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned (5–7 minutes).

3. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Stir in broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until starting to soften.

5. Add snow peas and stir-fry for another minute.

6. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the stir-fry and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens.

7. Serve over rice or quinoa and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

Make it spicier by increasing the cayenne or adding chili garlic sauce.

You can swap the ground turkey with ground chicken or crumbled tofu.

Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 430
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 710mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: teriyaki stir-fry, ground turkey stir-fry, healthy teriyaki, 30-minute dinner