Green bean season is in full swing and I am pretty thrilled! Of course they are great on their own with a splash of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil but today I’ve decided to give them an Asian twist.
Ground turkey probably isn’t the first type of meat you think of when making a stir-fry but I’d like to suggest you give it a try. Spicy chili-garlic paste is combined with sweet hoisin, fresh ginger and plenty of garlic to create a delicious and healthy dinner unlike any other. No green beans? Try broccoli, peas, cauliflower or zucchini. Let your farm stand be your guide.
The best part? It makes fabulous leftovers and actually tastes even better the next day! Serve with brown rice and dinner is done in under 20 minutes.
Boom.
Your fork is waiting.
- Serves: 4
- Serving size: 1
- Calories: 211
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated fat: .3g
- Carbohydrates: 16.5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fiber: 3.8g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3 garlic cloves – grated
- 2 tbs ginger – grated
- 1 lb green beans – trimmed
- ½ c chicken broth
- 1 tbs corn starch
- 3 tbs soy sauce – low sodium
- 1 tbs hoisin sauce
- 2 tbs rice vinegar
- ½ tbs chili garlic paste (more or less to taste)
- 8 oz water chestnuts – sliced
- ½ tbs sesame oil
- Pre-heat a large wok or deep pan over high heat and spray with non-stick spray.
- Add ground turkey, garlic and ginger.
- Using a potato masher or wooden spoon, break down the turkey and cook until browned. (Don’t be afraid of color! Brown = flavor. Move away from the pan for a minute – it’s ok, really!)
- In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, corn starch, soy, hoisin, rice vinegar and chili garlic paste; set aside.
- Once turkey is browned and bits and pieces are sticking to the pan, add in green beans and broth/soy mixture.
- Saute 3-4 minutes then add water chestnuts and sesame oil.
- Cook an additional minute or two then serve. Great with brown rice.
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This looks delicious! Love that the leftovers are good also!
Highly suggest making extras for just that!!
Sounds delicious!
Thank you! Let me know if you try it!
I made this last night!! We loved it!! I will give you a shout out when I post it on my site!
Thanks for sharing a great meal!
How was it?? Did you ever post it on your site??
I’ve been wanting to make this – looks and sounds so delicious! Green beans and ground turkey are always a hit in this family.
We make this all the time and as you can probably understand as a food blogger, I don’t make a lot of the same meals over and over. Let me know what you think!! Feel free to dial up the spice if your family can handle.
Enjoy!!!
Cooked this tonight – absolutely delicious! Thanks for the recipe!!
Delicious! Hubby and I are doing our best to eat healthier. This one got a “that was delicious – we could eat like that all the time!” Recipe is a must try!
So glad he enjoyed!!!!
Made this tonight. I like it. Didn’t have the chestnuts, but don’t think it made a diff. I added a tiny but of sugar. Will make again for sure.
So glad you enjoyed it!!
I love spicy Szechuan food – I used to make a dish like this but haven’t in a while – going to have to put this on the menu next week!
We have it every couple of weeks – such a tasty way to perk up ground turkey!!
Sooooooo yummy and pretty easy to throw together!
Very very good, will be making this again that’s for sure.
So glad to hear!!
Made this a couple weeks ago. So yummy!! Thank you!!
So glad to hear it!!
Look delicious. Can Sriracha be used instead of “chili garlic paste”? Where do you find chili garlic paste (brand?)?.
Thanks for such a quick, easy and healthy recipe, I cannot wait to try it!
Hi Julie! I just added a link to the chili garlic paste so that you can now find it right on Amazon! Otherwise, you can find it in most major grocery stores or Asian markets. If you can’t get your hands on it, I would skip it and just add sriracha before serving (or serve it with sriracha on the table.) Hope that helps! Enjoy!!
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