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Turkey and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Both the turkey supper and the vegetarian version are good over brown rice. Add a cup of soup or a fruit salad to round out the meal.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 1 cup per serving

Ingredients

2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon soy sauce (lowest sodium available), divided use
1 tablespoon dry sherry
12 ounces turkey scallopine (thinly sliced turkey breast) or boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, all visible fat discarded
Pepper to taste
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup water (plus more as needed), divided use
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 medium green onions, minced
1 medium fresh jalapeño, seeds and ribs discarded, minced, or crushed red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic or 6 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced peeled gingerroot
1 1/2 teaspoons canola or corn oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons canola or corn oil, divided use
1 pound broccoli florets

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce and the sherry for the marinade.

    Step 2

    Cut the turkey across the short side into slivers about 1/4 inch wide and 2 inches long. Stir into the soy sauce marinade. Season with the pepper. Set aside.

    Step 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, 1/4 cup water, sugar, and remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Whisk in the cornstarch. Set aside.

    Step 4

    In a separate small bowl, stir together the green onions, jalapeño, garlic, and gingerroot.

    Step 5

    Heat a 12-inch skillet (cast-iron preferred), a wok, or a Dutch oven over high heat for a full minute. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, swirling to coat the bottom. Stir in half the turkey. Cook for 2 minutes, or until it starts becoming opaque, stirring constantly. Transfer to a serving bowl. Repeat with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and turkey, plus any remaining marinade.

    Step 6

    Stir the green onion mixture, broccoli, and remaining 1/4 cup water into the skillet. Cook, covered, for 3 minutes.

    Step 7

    Stir the lemon juice mixture to disperse the cornstarch. Stir this mixture and the turkey into the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in more water to thin the sauce if necessary.

  2. Vegetarian Stir-Fry

    Step 8

    Omit 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the sherry, turkey, and pepper. Beat 1/2 cup egg substitute with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Chop 4 medium green onions. In a 12-inch skillet (cast-iron preferred), a wok, or a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon canola or corn oil over high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the green onions for a few seconds, stirring constantly. Add the egg substitute mixture. Cook until softly set (no stirring needed). Transfer to a plate. Continue as directed above, replacing the turkey with the egg substitute mixture.

  3. Cook’s Tip on Stir-Frying

    Step 9

    Old-fashioned cast-iron skillets are excellent for stir-frying. Black metal absorbs heat well, and the iron will hold onto the heat after you add the meat and vegetables.

  4. nutrition information

    Step 10

    (Per Serving)

    Step 11

    Calories: 197

    Step 12

    Total Fat: 5.0g

    Step 13

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 14

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 15

    Polyunsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 16

    Monounsaturated: 2.5g

    Step 17

    Cholesterol: 51mg

    Step 18

    Sodium: 377mg

    Step 19

    Carbohydrates: 14g

    Step 20

    Fiber: 3g

    Step 21

    Sugars: 5g

    Step 22

    Protein: 23g

    Step 23

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 24

    1 Vegetable

    Step 25

    1/2 Carbohydrate

    Step 26

    2 1/2 Lean Meat

  5. Vegetarian Stir-Fry

    Step 27

    (Per Serving)

    Step 28

    Calories: 148

    Step 29

    Total Fat: 7.5g

    Step 30

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 31

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 32

    Polyunsaturated: 2.0g

    Step 33

    Monounsaturated: 4.5g

    Step 34

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 35

    Sodium: 341mg

    Step 36

    Carbohydrates: 16g

    Step 37

    Fiber: 4g

    Step 38

    Sugars: 7g

    Step 39

    Protein: 6g

    Step 40

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 41

    1 Vegetable

    Step 42

    1/2 Carbohydrate

    Step 43

    1/2 Lean Meat

    Step 44

    1 Fat

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