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Leftover Turkey Stir Fry Recipe

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A flavorful and quick Leftover Turkey Stir Fry, perfect for transforming leftover turkey into a vibrant, healthy meal with fresh vegetables and a tangy Asian-inspired sauce. Serve hot over white rice for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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Stir Fry

  • 2 tbsp neutral oil such as peanut, canola, vegetable
  • 4 green onions sliced, white and green parts separated
  • 1-2 Thai-style chilis such as bird’s eye or serrano, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large knob fresh ginger optional, 2-3” long peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snow peas or sugar snap peas
  • 3/4 cup matchstick carrots about 1 large carrot
  • 2 baby bok choy sliced, white and green parts separated
  • 2-3 cups cooked turkey roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup Thai basil leaves for garnish
  • cooked white rice for serving

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup leftover turkey broth or premade chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sugar or honey
  • 2 tsp sriracha or red pepper sauce optional

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Slice and chop all vegetables into thin or matchstick-sized pieces, separating the white and green parts of the green onions and bok choy. Set aside.
  2. Mix Sauce: In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the leftover turkey broth, lime juice, fish sauce, low sodium soy sauce, sugar or honey, and optional sriracha. Stir well and set aside.
  3. Heat Oil and Aromatics: Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the white parts of the green onions and sliced chilis. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Cook Vegetables: Add the red bell pepper and snow peas; stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Then add the matchstick carrots and white parts of bok choy; cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add Ginger, Garlic, and Turkey: Stir in the ginger (if using), minced garlic, and roughly chopped cooked turkey. Cook everything together for 1 to 2 minutes to heat through.
  6. Add Sauce and Finish: Pour the prepared sauce over the stir fry mixture. Toss quickly to combine. Add the bok choy green parts and half of the Thai basil leaves. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve: Spoon the stir fry over cooked white rice. Garnish with the green parts of the green onions and the remaining Thai basil leaves. Serve hot with a lime wedge on the side.

Notes

  • Use leftover turkey broth for added flavor or substitute with premade chicken stock if unavailable.
  • Adjust the number of chilies according to your preferred spice level.
  • Fresh Thai basil adds authentic flavor but can be substituted with regular basil if needed.
  • For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • You may substitute snow peas with sugar snap peas or other crisp vegetables like green beans.

Find it online: https://queenrecipe.com/leftover-turkey-stir-fry-recipe/