Garlic Ginger Ground Turkey is loaded with sweet, savory, tangy flavors and makes a delicious high protein dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes or less! Serve it with rice and veggies for the perfect weeknight meal.
You’re looking at one of my go-to dinner recipes that I keep on constant rotation!
This easy Garlic Ginger Ground Turkey covers all the flavor bases with sweet and sour savory flavors in every bite. It is made with all wholesome ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare!
Plus, it is versatile in the sense that you can serve it with any kind of rice or veggie side to fit your macros and dietary needs. The recipe as written is paleo friendly and gluten-free, which makes it the ideal clean meal!
Enjoy it with my Cilantro Lime Rice or my Coconut Rice and a side of Stir Fry Vegetables for a balanced dinner!
Let’s discuss the simple ingredients for this easy main dish.
Ingredients for Garlic Ginger Ground Turkey:
Lean Ground Turkey: The main ingredient here, we need a pound of ground turkey. It brings us a high-protein main dish and is the caravan for sweet and savory flavors coming from the sauce.
Avocado Oil: Used to sauté the onion and brown the ground turkey, we need a quality cooking oil. Use sesame oil instead if you prefer.
Yellow Onion and Fresh Garlic: Onion and garlic bring tremendous flavor to any main dish. They are mandatory for robust flavor here!
Fresh Ginger Root: Ginger brings a subtle kick of heat and an unmistakable flavor that is nearly impossible to mimic! Feel free to increase the amount according to your personal taste.
Coconut Aminos: Similar to soy sauce, coconut aminos provides rich umami flavor, yet it also imparts sweetness. It is my preference for a soy-free option, and also ensures we are getting sweetness without adding excess refined sugar. Coconut aminos are found in the same aisle as soy sauce.
Green Onion: A soft zing of onion flavor is always lovely in a flavorful main dish.
Fresh Lime Zest and Lime Juice: Pick up one lime to use for zest and juice in this Asian-inspired main dish. It adds tangy flavor, which helps complete the flavor profile. Substitute the lime juice for rice vinegar if you prefer.
Green Beans: I love adding snappy fresh green beans for a little fiber and crunchy texture. You can swap them out for your favorite vegetable, such as broccoli, cauliflower, snow peas, zucchini, bell pepper, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, or bok choy.
For Serving:
Serve with your choice of white rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, or mashed cauliflower for a low-carb option. I also enjoy a side of sauteed or roasted vegetables to add fiber and micronutrients to the meal.
Recipe Customizations:
- Swap the coconut aminos for ¼ cup of soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar or pure maple syrup.
- Use ground pork, ground chicken, or ground beef instead of ground turkey.
- Make it AIP (autoimmune protocol) friendly by omitting the green beans, or swapping for a cruciferous vegetable or a winter squash.
- If you have fish sauce on hand, feel free to add 1-2 teaspoons for richer flavor.
- For a kick of spice, add red pepper flakes or chili sauce to your personal taste.
Now that we’ve covered the simple ingredients, let’s make this easy ground turkey stir fry!
How to Make Garlic Ginger Ground Turkey:
Heat the avocado oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Sauté the onion, stirring occasionally, until it has softened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Add in the ground turkey, fresh minced garlic, and minced ginger. Use a spatula or a wooden spoon to bread up the ground turkey into small pieces while it is cooking.
Continue cooking until the turkey is mostly cooked through.
Add in the chopped green onions, coconut aminos, lime zest, lime juice, and green beans. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is cooked through and the green beans have reached your desired doneness, about 5 more minutes.
Taste the ground turkey for flavor and add more lime juice and/or coconut aminos to your personal taste.
Serve over your choice of steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or any side dishes you love with a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top. If you have hoisin sauce on hand, you can enjoy this easy meal with a drizzle of hoisin sauce on top.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
The next time you’re looking for a flavorful yet healthy main dish, whip up this easy recipe!
You can easily double the recipe when serving more than 3 people, or if you’re looking to meal prep for many meals throughout the week.
If you enjoy making simple healthy dinner recipes like this one, also try out some of my other quick favorites.
More Quick Healthy Dinner Recipes:
- Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Ground Beef Stroganoff
- 30-Minute Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
- Salmon Stir Fry with Vegetables
- Quick and Easy Chana Saag
- Ground Turkey Egg Roll Bowls
Keep it on constant rotation for a delicious high-protein dinner option!
Garlic Ginger Ground Turkey Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 cup yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 4 green onions sliced
- ⅓ cup coconut aminos*
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 cup green beans chopped
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Sauté the onion, stirring occasionally, until it has softened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add in the ground turkey, fresh minced garlic, and minced ginger. Use a spatula or a wooden spoon to bread up the ground turkey into small pieces while it is cooking. Continue cooking until the turkey is mostly cooked through.
- Add in the chopped green onions, coconut aminos, lime zest, lime juice, and green beans. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is cooked through and the green beans have reached your desired doneness, about 5 more minutes.
- Taste the ground turkey for flavor and add more lime juice and/or coconut aminos to your personal taste.
- Serve over your choice of steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or any side dishes you love with a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top.
