Better-Than-Takeout Turkey Fried Rice
If you’re looking for a quick, high-protein dinner that tastes better than takeout, this turkey fried rice is about to become your new weeknight go-to. It takes just 20 minutes and is made with simple staples you probably already have on hand like frozen vegetables and microwaveable rice. Everything cooks in one skillet, which means minimal prep and even less cleanup. Drizzle it with a creamy homemade yum yum sauce if you want that restaurant-style touch.
A Weeknight Lifesaver
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve ended up making some version of fried rice at 5pm when we’re all standing in the kitchen asking, “So… what’s for dinner?” It’s my default dinner solution. I always keep frozen vegetables in the freezer and a bag (or two) of microwaveable rice in the pantry, so I’m already halfway there.
For a while, I was heavily relying on my shrimp fried rice recipe because I make some version of this almost every single week. Eventually I realized I needed to switch things up and that’s where this ground turkey fried rice came in. It’s cozy, comforting, and truly a dinner-in-a-bowl kind of meal at the end of a long day. I love that I can whip it up in about 20 minutes, and it makes the best leftovers for lunch the next day. Honestly, it’s one of those recipes that just makes weeknights easier!
How to Make Turkey Fried Rice
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Recipe
Garlic Butter Ground Turkey Fried Rice
Ingredients
For the garlic butter
- 3 tablespoon butter - softened
- 3 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce - or coconut aminos
For rice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ white onion - diced
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 lb ground turkey - I like 90% fat free
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables - I like to use frozen peas and carrots
- 3 eggs - whisked
- 3 cups brown rice - cooked - or white rice
- Green onions - chopped - optional
For the yum yum sauce (optional)
- ½ cup avocado oil mayo - or regular mayo or greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, and soy sauce. Set aside.3 tablespoon butter - softened, 3 cloves garlic - minced, 1 tablespoon soy sauce - or coconut aminos
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2 - 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula, until fully browned. Stir in the ground ginger and a splash of soy sauce.1 tablespoon sesame oil, ½ white onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 lb ground turkey, ½ teaspoon ginger
- Stir in the frozen vegetables and cook for 3 - 4 minutes, until heated through and tender.1 cup frozen mixed vegetables - I like to use frozen peas and carrots
- Push the turkey and vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour the whisked eggs onto the empty side and scramble until fully cooked. Once set, mix the eggs into the turkey and vegetable mixture.3 eggs - whisked
- Add the cooked rice and garlic butter to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for 2 - 3 minutes, allowing everything to heat through. Add additional soy sauce to taste.3 cups brown rice - cooked
- In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth.½ cup avocado oil mayo - or regular mayo or greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon ginger powder, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- Serve warm in bowls, topped with chopped green onions and a drizzle of yum yum sauce if desired.Green onions - chopped
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