A Very Healthy Sesame Turkey Stir Fry with Cabbage and Green Beans

Craving something Asian yet healthy? This stir fry is easy to make and the leftovers are great for lunch the next day with a splash of mustard salad dressing.  Use any combination of your favorite veggies and substitute lean beef or chicken for the turkey.  Did you know that skinless turkey has less fat and twice the iron as the skinless chicken breast? 

Sesame Turkey Stir Fry with Cabbage and Green Beans

Serving Size  : 4   

3 cups  Green Beans, cut into 1″ pieces

1 tablespoon   extra virgin olive oil
1 cup  yellow onion, chopped
1   Red Bell Pepper, diced
1/2  cup  carrots, sliced

¼ cup celery, sliced

¼ cup frozen broccoli

¼ cup snow peas

1  tablespoon    unrefined sesame oil
2  tablespoons  garlic clove, chopped
2  tablespoons  fresh ginger peeled and minced
3/4  cup   chicken broth
2  tablespoons Shoyu or Tamari Soy Sauce
1 pound  boneless turkey breast, cut into 1/2″ X 1″ strips
2  cups  Green Cabbage, sliced as thin as possible
  

 Garnish:
 2 tablespoons   green onion chopped
 1 tablespoon    fresh cilantro chopped
 1 tablespoon    toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1.     Cook beans for in boiling water for 2 minutes or until bright green, but still firm.  Plunge in cold water to stop the cooking and drain again and set aside.

2.     Heat oil in large saute pan over medium high heat.  Add onion, pepper and carrot and cook stirring frequently for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.  Transfer to a bowl and cover with towel to retain heat.

3.     Add sesame oil to pan over medium high heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds.  Add 1/4 cup of broth, soy sauce and turkey to pan and cook, stirring constantly for 4 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink. 

4.     Add remaining 1/2 cup of broth and bring to a boil.  Add onions, cabbage and green beans, cover and simmer 3 minutes or until vegetables are just cooked.  Divide on to plates and garnish with onion, cilantro and sesame seeds.  Serve immediately.

*It is easier to slice turkey thinly if you place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes first. Remember if you like certain veggies I did not include, feel free to add them to this recipe. I personally prefer it without rice, just remember to substitute white rice with whole grain