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20-Minute Mongolian Turkey

A quick, savory stir-fry with ground turkey and a sweet-savory coconut aminos sauce ready in about 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cups carrot grated
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped, for serving
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos (or liquid aminos)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp fish sauce optional
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt or to taste

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Spatula
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s knife

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, sesame oil, coconut sugar, rice vinegar and fish sauce (if using) until the sugar dissolves; set the sauce aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil.
  3. Add the ground turkey to the hot skillet and let it brown undisturbed for about 2 minutes, then flip and brown another 2 minutes; use a spatula to break it into smaller pieces.
  4. Add the finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, chopped red bell pepper, and grated carrot to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and bring the mixture to a full boil, then continue cooking and stirring until the sauce is mostly absorbed, the turkey is cooked through, and the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with sea salt and additional coconut aminos or sriracha if desired.
  7. Serve immediately topped with the chopped green onions.

Notes

  • Omit onion and garlic for a Low-FODMAP option.
  • For Low-FODMAP flavor, add 2 teaspoons mustard powder or 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard instead.