Sweet and Savory Honey Garlic Ground Turkey
A deliciously quick dish that combines the sweetness of honey with savory ground turkey, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Turkey
- 3–4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- optional Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 stalks Green Onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp Neutral Oil (Canola or Avocado)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare your ingredients.
- Heat your pan over medium-high heat with the neutral oil.
- Brown the ground turkey, breaking it apart until cooked through.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, stirring to combine.
- Add red pepper flakes if desired and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve over rice or quinoa.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the turkey in the honey-soy mixture for an hour before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg