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Vegetable and Turkey Stir Fry

Source: Food Hero Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Cooked turkey combined with your favorite frozen veggies means you can throw this stir fry together quickly for a healthy weekday dinner.

Makes
4 servings

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

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat oil in a large frying pan on high heat.
  3. Add ginger, garlic, turkey, vegetables, and salt. Stir fry about 1 minute to coat with oil.
  4. Adjust heat to prevent scorching. Add sugar. If vegetables are tender, stop cooking at this time.
  5. If the vegetables are firm, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water, cover and cook for 2 minutes or until tender.
  6. 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.

Notes

Learn more about: Ginger Garlic

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