Garlic Butter Ground Turkey Fried Rice
This garlic butter ground turkey fried rice is a quick, one-pan dinner made with lean turkey, vegetables, eggs, and fluffy rice. It’s high in protein, perfect for meal prep, and ready in about 30 minutes. Serve it plain or with a drizzle of homemade yum yum sauce for a better-than-takeout finish.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 437kcal
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
Nutrition
Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 408IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg