Sweet and Savory Honey Garlic Ground Turkey for Busy Nights

A quick and satisfying Sweet and Savory Honey Garlic Ground Turkey recipe that's perfect for busy nights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 290

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Turkey

1 pound Ground Turkey Lean protein base
3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced for best flavor

For the Sauce

3 tablespoons Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
2 tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Tamari can be used for gluten-free
1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used as an alternative
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Can omit for lighter dish

For the Finishing Touches

1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, customize spice level
2 stalks Green Onions Chopped, reserve some for garnish

For Cooking

1 tablespoon Neutral Oil (Canola or Avocado) For sautéing

Equipment

Skillet

Method

Cooking Steps

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add neutral oil until it shimmers.
Carefully add ground turkey to the skillet. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
Reduce the heat to medium, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
Pour sauce over the turkey, stir to blend, and let simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
Remove from heat, stir in most of the green onions, reserving some for garnish.
Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or in lettuce cups, garnished with reserved green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep, stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be frozen for 2 months.

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