The Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Stir Fry
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a vibrant, flavor-packed dish with "The Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Stir Fry." This quick and easy 30-minute recipe breathes new life into cooked turkey by pairing it with crisp bell peppers, tender broccoli, and sweet carrots, all tossed in a savory soy-hoisin sauce infused with aromatic garlic and ginger. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sesame, this stir fry is served over fluffy rice or noodles for a satisfying and wholesome meal. It's a delicious way to reduce food waste and savor those holiday flavors with a fresh, Asian-inspired twist. Perfect for busy weeknights or a light yet comforting post-holiday dinner, this leftover turkey stir fry is your new go-to recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked turkey (shredded or cubed)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil or sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (minced or grated)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons Chicken or turkey broth
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 cup Bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup Broccoli florets
- 1 cup Carrots (julienned or thinly sliced)
- 3 Green onions (chopped)
- 4 servings Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare your vegetables by slicing the bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and green onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chicken or turkey broth, and cornstarch. Set the sauce aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable or sesame oil.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the hot skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots) to the skillet and stir fry for 3-4 minutes, until they are tender-crisp.
Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the cooked turkey to the center. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
Pour the prepared sauce over the turkey and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything in the sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if using.
Serve the stir fry immediately over cooked rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.4 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2538 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.2 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.1 g | ||
| Protein | 30.8 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 483 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2253 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
