Description
A flavorful weeknight dinner featuring ground turkey and vibrant vegetables, coated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 orange
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and orange zest in a small bowl to make the teriyaki sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for another 5 minutes until the veggies are tender-crisp.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the turkey and vegetables, stirring to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
For a diabetes-friendly version, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit instead of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg