Best 6 Curried Turkey Stir Fry Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Curried Turkey Stir-Fry, a harmonious blend of flavors that will delight your taste buds. This versatile dish features tender turkey, a lean and protein-packed meat, stir-fried to perfection with an aromatic symphony of spices. The fragrant curry powder, with its blend of turmeric, cumin, coriander, and fenugreek, imparts a warm and inviting aroma that fills the air. Crisp bell peppers, succulent carrots, and vibrant snap peas add a delightful crunch and vibrant colors to the dish, while a medley of spices, including ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes, creates a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Accompanied by a medley of easy-to-follow variations, this Curried Turkey Stir-Fry caters to diverse dietary needs and preferences. Discover the gluten-free and low-carb options, ensuring everyone can relish this culinary masterpiece. Dive into the delectable variations, such as the Thai-inspired version with lemongrass and coconut milk or the Mexican-inspired rendition with a zesty blend of chili powder and cumin. With its ease of preparation and customizable flavors, this Curried Turkey Stir-Fry promises a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY STIR-FRY



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This turkey stir-fry recipe is such an easy and tasty way to use up leftover turkey. It's VERY simple to make, and the sauce is super flavorful!

Provided by Vered DeLeeuw

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup light soy sauce ((or use a gluten-free alternative))
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((1/4 teaspoon if you don't like your food spicy))
1 lb. cooked white turkey meat (skinless, cut into thin strips (about 3 cups))
1 (1 lb.) package frozen stir-fry vegetables*
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup green onions (thinly sliced, green parts only)

Steps:

  • Whisk the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large, deep skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the frozen vegetables, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring often, until the veggies are defrosted and tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Give the sauce another stir, then add the turkey meat and the sauce to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until everything is well-coated and the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the turkey stir-fry to a serving platter. Drizzle with the sesame oil and scatter the scallions on top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.25 recipe, Calories 293 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 678 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g

CURRIED TURKEY STIR-FRY



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Make a filling meal-in-one in 30 minutes! The curry powder adds just the right amount of spice.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups uncooked instant brown rice
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 lb turkey breast strips for stir-fry
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2 cups small broccoli flowerets
1 1/4 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
4 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook brown rice as directed on package, using water and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey; cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned. Stir in bell pepper and broccoli. Cook 2 minutes.
  • In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Stir into turkey and vegetables. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and turkey is no longer pink in center. Serve over brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 71 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

TURKEY STIR-FRY



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Here's a tasty way to prepare turkey anytime of year. My family loves the tender turkey strips, colorful vegetables and crunchy cashews. You don't always have to fix the whole bird to enjoy the wonderful taste of turkey. -Julianne Johnson, Grove City, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds boneless turkey breast halves, cut into strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, julienned
1/2 medium green pepper, sliced
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups pea pods, trimmed
Cooked rice, optional
1/3 cup cashews, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry turkey in oil over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Remove turkey and keep warm. Stir-fry the onion, carrot, green pepper and mushrooms until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, cornstarch, soy sauce and ginger. Add to skillet; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. , Return turkey to skillet with pea pods; cook and stir until heated through. Serve with rice if desired. Top with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CURRY STIR-FRY



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A great dinner stir-fry that's easily adjustable for how many people you have that night. Increase or decrease the curry powder to meet your tastes. I've also added a few dashes of cayenne pepper for those that like it extra spicy.

Provided by kellewic

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or to taste
¼ onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon curry powder, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup chopped asparagus
½ cup broccoli florets
2 tablespoons water
3 ½ ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir curry powder, cumin, salt, and pepper into the onion mixture. Add asparagus and broccoli to the skillet, pour water over the vegetables, and cook until slightly tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir shrimp into the vegetable mixture; cook and stir until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 148.2 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 192.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

SPICY TURKEY STIR-FRY WITH CRISP GARLIC AND GINGER



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This quick-cooking stir-fry is packed with umami from fish sauce and soy sauce, and heat from both red-pepper flakes and fresh chile. Pungent and herbal, it's a terrific weeknight dish that's fast but never bland. The key here is to let the turkey get deeply brown, so don't move it around in the pan too much. Serve it over rice for a substantial meal, or a bed of crisp lettuce if you want something lighter.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, quick, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as safflower or grapeseed
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 (2-inch) knob ginger, cut into matchsticks
Fine sea salt
2 tablespoons coconut oil or more neutral oil
3 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste
1 pound ground turkey, preferably dark meat (or use ground pork)
2 tablespoons lime juice, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar or honey (optional)
Cooked sticky or white rice, for serving
2/3 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems, for serving
1/3 cup torn basil leaves (or use more cilantro), for serving
1 fresh bird's-eye or serrano chile, thinly sliced, for serving

Steps:

  • In a cold 12-inch skillet, combine oil, garlic and ginger. Place over medium heat until sizzling, then continue to cook, stirring frequently, until garlic and ginger are golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle lightly with salt.
  • Add coconut oil to pan, then stir in scallion whites and cook until starting to brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in red-pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in turkey, raise heat to medium-high, and cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until golden and crisp, about 7 minutes. Don't stir the meat too much, so it can turn deep brown.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in lime juice, fish sauce and soy sauce. Taste and add more lime juice, red-pepper flakes, soy sauce and sugar or honey if you like.
  • Gently mix about two-thirds of the fried garlic and ginger into the turkey. Serve turkey over rice, topped with cilantro, basil, scallion greens and fresh chile, and garnished with remaining fried ginger and garlic.

TURKEY SINGAPORE NOODLES



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Turkey curry is a traditional leftovers dish, but this stir-fry brings the dish bang up to date

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

200g rice noodle
2 tsp sesame oil
2 eggs , beaten
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves , crushed
thumb-sized piece ginger , minced
1 red chilli , chopped
2 red peppers , deseeded and sliced - plus any vegetables you have left over from Christmas that work in a stir-fry (shredded carrots, peas, mushrooms, etc)
200g beansprout
6 spring onions , finely sliced
250g/9oz leftover turkey meat, shredded
140g leftover ham , diced
3 tbsp Madras curry powder or paste
1 tsp turmeric
2 tbsp soy sauce , plus extra to serve
2 tsp dry sherry
sprinkling of sugar
coriander sprigs and sliced chilli, to serve

Steps:

  • Soak the noodles in boiling water until tender, then drain and toss in 1 tsp of the sesame oil. Beat the eggs with the rest of the sesame oil and some seasoning. Heat half the vegetable oil in a wok and pour in the eggs to make a flat omelette. Cook on one side, then flip over, cook all the way through and transfer to a plate.
  • Place the wok back on the heat with the rest of the oil and quickly fry the garlic, ginger and chilli. Add all the vegetables to the wok, fry for 1 min more, then add the turkey and ham. Tip the noodles into the pan and stir through the curry powder, turmeric, soy, Sherry and sugar. Cook everything together for 1-2 mins, then shred the omelette and stir it through the noodles. Serve the noodles scattered with coriander sprigs, sliced chilli and extra soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose lean turkey meat: For a healthier stir-fry, opt for turkey breast or tenderloin, which are lower in fat and calories than dark meat.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the turkey, make sure not to crowd the pan. This will prevent the meat from cooking evenly and becoming tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the stir-fry, such as broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick enough: The sauce for the stir-fry should be thick enough to coat the turkey and vegetables. If it's too thin, add a cornstarch slurry (a mixture of cornstarch and water) to thicken it.
  • Serve with rice or noodles: Curried turkey stir-fry is typically served with rice or noodles. You can also serve it over quinoa or cauliflower rice for a healthier option.

Conclusion:

Curried turkey stir-fry is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's a great way to use up leftover turkey. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this curried turkey stir-fry a try.

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