Turkey Fried Rice with Carrots, Peas & Scallions

Turkey Fried Rice

Cook time 40 min - 2 Servings

This healthier version of Turkey Fried Rice is my go to for a high protein meal, there also seems to be more to eat than meets the eye for 2 servings so it's really satisfying portion wise.

Nutrition:

568 calories per serving

Fats - 31% Carbs - 38% Protein - 31%

Ingredients:

• basmati rice ½ cup

• carrots 2 medium

• egg 1

• frozen peas ½ cup

• garlic 1 clove

• ginger root 1 (1 inch) piece

• green onions (scallions) ½ small bunch

• ground turkey 1 lb

• yellow onion ½ medium

• soy sauce 2 tbsp

• virgin coconut oil ½ tbsp

Instructions:

• STEP 1 Using a strainer or colander, rinse the rice under cold, running water, then drain and transfer to a small saucepan. Add water and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

• ½ cup basmati rice

• 8 fl oz (1 cup) water

• STEP 2 Wash and dry the fresh produce.

• 2 medium carrots

• ½ small bunch green onions

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• STEP 3 Once the liquid comes to a boil, stir the mixture, cover the saucepan, and reduce the heat to low. Cook the rice until the liquid is fully absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Once done, remove the rice from the heat and let it stand, still covered, for 5 minutes.

• STEP 4 Peel the carrots, then trim off the ends; discard the peels and trimmings. Small dice the carrots into ¼-inch cubes. Transfer to a medium bowl.

• STEP 5 Trim off and discard the ends of the onion and remove the outer layer; small dice the onion into ¼-inch pieces. Add to the bowl with the carrots.

• ½ medium yellow onion

• STEP 6 Peel and grate or mince the ginger. Add to the bowl.

• 1 (1 inch) piece ginger root

• STEP 7 Trim off and discard the root end of the garlic; peel and mince or press the garlic. Add to the bowl.

• 1 clove garlic

• STEP 8 Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

• STEP 9 Trim off and discard the ends of the green onions; cut the onions crosswise into ¼-inch pieces at an angle. Transfer to a small bowl.

• STEP 10 Once the skillet is hot, add coconut oil and swirl to coat the bottom.

• ½ tbsp virgin coconut oil

• STEP 11 Add the ground turkey to the skillet; cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until browned and crumbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Once done, transfer to a bowl, leaving some of the juices in the skillet.

• ¾ lb ground turkey

• STEP 12 In a small bowl, whisk the egg.

• 1 egg

• STEP 13 Once the turkey has been transferred, add the carrots, onion, ginger, garlic, and peas to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the carrots are tender, 2 to 4 minutes.

• ½ cup frozen peas

• STEP 14 Move the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the egg on the other side. Scramble the egg until cooked and mix with the vegetables.

• STEP 15 Uncover the rice and fluff with a fork.

• STEP 16 Add the rice, turkey, ½ of the green onions (save the rest for garnishing), and soy sauce to the vegetables. Stir until well combined and heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• STEP 17 To serve, divide the fried rice between bowls and garnish with the remaining green onions. Enjoy!