Turkey Asparagus Stir-Fry

Name: Turkey Asparagus Stir-Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb turkey breast, cut into strips; 1 lb asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 carrots, quartered and cut into 1 inch pieces; 4 scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces; 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2/3 cup water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 8 ounces water chestnuts, sliced; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste

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Recipe by TGirl

Turkey and asparagus get together in a low fat dish that cooks in no time, making it the perfect, flavorful recipe for those busy weeknights when time is scarce. To save time, prep the vegetables the night before; when it's time to cook, the slicing and dicing is already done!

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 5

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

lb turkey breast, cut into strips
1

lb asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
2

carrots, quartered and cut into 1 inch pieces
4

scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces
4

ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
2

cloves garlic, minced
¹⁄₂

teaspoon ground ginger
²⁄₃

cup water
2

tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
4

teaspoons cornstarch
8

ounces water chestnuts, sliced
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

Lightly coat wok or large skillet with cooking spray.
Over medium high heat, cook turkey for 5 minutes, or until no longer pink.
Remove turkey from pan, and then add asparagus, carrots, onions, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger.
Cook vegetables for 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
In bowl, combine water, cornstarch and soy sauce, then add to skillet.
Add water chestnuts, cook sauce until thickened, and then return turkey to skillet to heat through.
Check for seasoning, adding salt and/or pepper to taste.
Serve over steamed rice.

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