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Honey Garlic Ground Turkey Recipe

Sweet and Savory Honey Garlic Ground Turkey Recipe Delight

A quick and delicious Honey Garlic Ground Turkey Recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey Can be swapped for ground chicken or beef
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Honey Provides sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce For umami flavor
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar Balances sweetness
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil Introduces nuttiness
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes Optional for spice
For Serving
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Chopped as garnish
  • 1 tbsp Neutral Oil (Canola or Avocado) For cooking

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add neutral oil until shimmering.
  2. Add ground turkey, breaking it up, and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Pour sauce over turkey, stir to coat, and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Stir in most green onions, then remove from heat.
  7. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or in lettuce cups, garnished with reserved green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, avoid burning the garlic and adjust heat level according to preference. Perfect for meal prepping and can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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