Christmas

Asparagus Turkey Stir Fry

Name: Asparagus Turkey Stir Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4

Healthy , Dinner

Asparagus Turkey Stir Fry

One of the best things about Christmas is the leftovers. Having a few extra days off work gives you the perfect opportunity to get creative in the kitchen and whip up something special with all those delicious leftovers.

At a Glance

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Difficulty:

Easy

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How to make Asparagus and Turkey Stir Fry

This simple and quick dish is a great low-carb and high-protein meal. It is also loaded with vitamins and is suitable for meal prepping over the festive period to make this busy time easier for you!

What you'll need:

450 g turkey breast tenderloins, cut into 1 ½ cm strips (or chicken)
1 green chilli
2 teaspoons corn starch
60 ml chicken broth
450 g fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced

Method:

Combine 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, chicken broth, and 2 teaspoons corn starch in a medium bowl until smooth and set aside.
Stir-fry turkey in a skillet along with garlic in a tablespoon of oil until meat is cooked through and no longer pink. Once done, remove from pan.
Add remaining oil to the same pan and stir-fry asparagus until crisp-tender. Add in sliced green chilli and any other vegetables you've got going!
Stir mixture of broth and pour in the pan. Cook until thickened for a minute or two.
Transfer turkey back to the pan and cook until warm.
Serve and enjoy!