Ground Turkey Fried Rice
Turn leftover rice into a seriously satisfying dinner with this easy ground turkey fried rice loaded with veggies and savory flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 4 cups jasmine rice cooked and cooled
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups purple cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 cup edamame shelled
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
- 4 green onions sliced
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sriracha optional
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- lime wedges, extra green onion, cilantro, sesame seeds optional for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the avocado oil.1 tbsp avocado oil
- Add the ground turkey along with the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns.1 lb lean ground turkey, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp black pepper, pinch of salt
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, carrots, and purple cabbage. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly but still keep some texture.1 cup carrots, 1 bell pepper, 1 small yellow onion, 2 cups purple cabbage
- Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.4 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- Push everything to one side of the pan. Crack the eggs into the empty side and scramble until cooked.3 large eggs
- Add the rice and edamame. Break up the rice and stir everything together.4 cups jasmine rice, 1 cup edamame
- Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha. Stir fry for another 3 to 5 minutes until hot and slightly crispy in spots.3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp sriracha
- Stir in most of the green onions and save some for serving on top.4 green onions
- Finish with a squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
- Best Rice Texture: Use completely chilled, previously cooked jasmine rice.
- Keep It Moving: Stir frequently once the rice and sauce are added.
- Control the Heat: Add sriracha to taste or leave it out.
- Avoid Crowding: Use your largest skillet or wok for better browning.
- Prep Ahead: Chop the vegetables before turning on the stove.
Nutrition
Serving: 6servings | Calories: 675kcal | Carbohydrates: 110g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 768mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4902IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 3mg