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Simple Turkey and Vegetable Stir-Fry

This stir-fry features ground turkey cooked until browned, combined with fresh broccoli, peppers, and green beans. The dish is quickly cooked with minimal seasoning, resulting in a colorful, tender vegetable and meat mixture with a fragrant aroma of garlic. It offers a wholesome, textured final dish with a balanced mix of soft and slightly crisp elements.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey lean preferred
  • 1 head broccoli cut into florets
  • 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper sliced thinly
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Kitchen spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through, and the meat starts to release aroma of garlic and seasonings.
  3. Slide the cooked turkey to one side of the pan and add a little more oil if needed. Toss in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly so it doesn’t burn.
  4. Add the broccoli florets and green beans to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the turkey and garlic. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly but still retain some crunch.
  5. Stir in the sliced red bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes until all vegetables are tender but still vibrant in color.
  6. Season the stir-fry with salt and pepper to taste, balancing the flavors as you prefer.
  7. Give everything a final stir, ensuring the flavors are evenly distributed, and cook for another minute. The mixture should look well combined and aromatic.
  8. Remove from heat and serve hot, straight from the skillet, with rice or on its own for a quick, wholesome meal.