Ground Turkey Stir Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mahatma® Jasmine Rice
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced, divided
- 3 tbsp white onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 6 green onions, ends cut, chopped (including green portion)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup green peas
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 (8-oz) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1 Jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into strips
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- sesame oil
- soy sauce
Instructions
Enjoy holiday-style fried rice with this simple and delicious recipe made with ground or leftover turkey and fluffy Jasmine rice.
Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan, over medium-high heat Add ½ garlic and onions. Sauté for 1 minute. Add rice and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until rice begins to turn golden. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until turkey is no longer pink. Stir in green onions, bell pepper, peas, cilantro, water chestnuts, and jalapeno. Cook for 8 to 12 minutes, or until red bell pepper is crisp-tender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add rice and mix.
Step 3
Serve warm with a drizzle of sesame oil and soy sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Recipe Video
Turkey Time
‘Tis the season for all of our favorite holiday dishes and for those who love turkey, this time of year is especially magical and delicious. Enjoying Thanksgiving flavors doesn’t mean you have to make the same dishes every year, though. If you’re ready to bring something different to this year’s holiday feast, try this Ground Turkey Stir Fried Rice! It’s packed with ground turkey and veggies and will soon be a go-to jasmine rice recipe. While fried rice isn’t a traditional Thanksgiving dish, this tasty recipe made with turkey is a perfect dish to try along with your favorite Thanksgiving classics.
Leftovers Repurposed
Not ready to include fried rice in the Thanksgiving dinner line up? No worries, this recipe is absolutely perfect for using that leftover turkey afterward! Everyone loves a good turkey and cranberry sauce sandwich after the holiday is over, but one can only eat so many. Make this recipe with leftover, shredded turkey instead of the ground turkey it calls for, and enjoy a whole new meal with what you have in just three easy steps. Need other holiday dish ideas? Try this Butternut Squash, Green Onion, and Serrano Jasmine Rice, a simple Mexican Rice recipe, or this Pumpkin Coconut Rice Soup for delicious flavors and colors. For a tasty sweet side, check out this coconut rice pudding recipe.
Ingredient Substitutions
Substitute 2 cups cooked leftover chopped turkey.
