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A quick and easy sweet and savory ground turkey dish glazed with honey and garlic, ready in just 25 minutes. High in protein, naturally gluten-free with tamari substitution, and versatile for various serving options.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Ground Turkey (extra-lean recommended; can substitute ground chicken or beef)
  • 3–4 cloves Garlic, minced (fresh for best flavor)
  • 1/4 cup Honey (maple syrup as alternative)
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce (tamari for gluten-free option)
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar (apple cider vinegar as alternative)
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil (optional for nutty depth)
  • Optional: Red Pepper Flakes (or fresh chili/chili paste)
  • 2 stalks Green Onions, sliced (chives as substitute)
  • 1 tbsp Neutral Oil (Canola or Avocado) for sautéing

Instructions

  1. Mince 3–4 cloves garlic and slice 2 stalks green onions; whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari), 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and optional red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp neutral oil, and heat until shimmering.
  3. Add 1 lb ground turkey to the hot skillet, break it apart with a spatula, and cook 6–7 minutes until browned and no pink remains.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic, and sauté about 30–60 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  5. Pour the honey-soy sauce over the turkey, stir to coat, and simmer 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy, sticky glaze.
  6. Remove from heat and fold most of the sliced green onions into the turkey, reserving some for garnish.
  7. Top with the reserved green onions and optional sesame seeds or crushed peanuts before serving.

Notes

Watch the garlic closely as it cooks fast and can burn easily; stir often during sautéing to keep flavor sweet and avoid bitterness., Adjust red pepper flakes gradually to reach desired spice level., Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months., Use fresh minced garlic for best flavor; avoid jarred garlic., Protein can be swapped with ground chicken or beef as desired.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: About 1/4 lb turkey with sauce per serving
  • Calories: Approximately 280 calories per serving
  • Fat: Approximately 12 grams per serving
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 15 grams per serving
  • Protein: Approximately 26 grams per serving