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Quick Turkey and Vegetable Fried Rice

Easy Quick Turkey and Vegetable Fried Rice for Busy Nights

Quick Turkey and Vegetable Fried Rice is a colorful, flavorful dish that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fried Rice
  • 1 lb Ground turkey Use lean turkey for a protein-packed base that stays juicy and flavorful.
  • 3 cups Cooked rice Day-old rice works best to achieve that perfect, non-mushy fried rice texture.
  • 2 cups Mixed vegetables Choose colorful veggies like carrots, peas, and bell peppers.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped for even cooking.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce Low-sodium is a great choice.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil Adds a fragrant, nutty finish.
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Fresh grated ginger brings a sharp, zesty warmth.
  • 2 tbsp Green onions Chopped for garnish.
Optional Add-ons
  • 2 large Eggs Lightly scrambled.
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes For gentle heat.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Brown turkey: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground turkey, cook until no pink remains, 4–5 minutes.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet; cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant and onions are translucent.
  3. Add veggies: Stir in mixed carrots, peas, and bell peppers, tossing continuously for 3–4 minutes until they’re crisp-tender.
  4. Mix sauce: Pour soy sauce and sesame oil, swirling to coat turkey and veggies evenly.
  5. Incorporate rice: Add day-old cooked rice, breaking up clumps with a spatula; cook 2–3 minutes until steaming hot.
  6. Garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions over the fried rice, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use day-old rice for the best texture. Be sure to cook the turkey thoroughly and avoid overcooking the vegetables to maintain their nutrients.

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