Description
Ground Orange Turkey is an exciting and flavorful dish that transforms lean ground turkey into a vibrant meal with the bright notes of fresh oranges. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, delivering a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Your kitchen will be filled with tantalizing aromas, and your family and friends will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium fresh oranges (juice and zest)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare your ingredients: chop garlic and green onions, zest the oranges, and squeeze their juice into a bowl.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until browned (approximately 5-7 minutes) while breaking it apart.
- Stir in the orange juice, zest, soy sauce, ginger, and half of the green onions until well combined.
- Let the mixture simmer on low heat for about five minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve over rice or in taco shells, garnished with remaining green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added crunch, toss in vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini during cooking. Spice things up with chili powder or enhance flavor with fresh herbs like cilantro.