Vegetable and Turkey Stir Fry
Makes:
4 servings
Cooked turkey combined with your favorite frozen veggies means you can throw this stir fry together quickly for a healthy weekday dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
- 2 thin slices of ginger root, minced
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
- 16 ounces cooked turkey, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen vegetables, chopped (or fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- water (if needed)
- Optional Gravy
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan on high heat.
- Add ginger, garlic, turkey, vegetables, and salt. Stir fry about 1 minute to coat with oil.
- Adjust heat to prevent scorching. Add sugar. If vegetables are tender, stop cooking at this time.
- If the vegetables are firm, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water, cover and cook for 2 minutes or until tender.
- Serve at once, or if you wish to add a gravy, mix the gravy ingredients well, pour over vegetables and turkey, cook for 30 seconds.
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Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service
