Description
A flavorful, high-protein weeknight meal featuring ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce, ready in under 35 minutes. This one-skillet dish is health-focused, adaptable, and bursts with Asian-inspired taste.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 cup broccoli florets
3 medium carrots, julienned
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon avocado oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Brown the ground turkey until no longer pink, breaking into small pieces
Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1-2 minutes
Stir in broccoli and carrots, cooking until tender-crisp (8-10 minutes)
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, vinegar, honey, and water. Whisk in cornstarch
Pour sauce into the skillet, bring to a simmer, and cook until thickened (3-5 minutes)
Garnish with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes if using
Serve over steamed rice or quinoa
Notes
For a soy-free option, substitute coconut aminos for soy sauce
Add snap peas, zucchini, or bell peppers if on hand
Sauce consistency can be adjusted with extra cornstarch
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days
Freeze unused sauce for 3 months