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!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare your vegetables by slicing the bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and green onions.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chicken or turkey broth, and cornstarch. Set the sauce aside.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable or sesame oil.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the hot skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the sliced vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots) to the skillet and stir fry for 3-4 minutes, until they are tender-crisp.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if using.

Step 9

Serve the stir fry immediately over cooked rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1282.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1155.6

Total Fat 35.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 1.0mg	0%
Sodium 2538.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 188.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.7g	0%
Total Sugars 33.1g
Protein 30.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 482.9mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 2253.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.7%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 63.0%