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Spicy Thai Basil Ground Turkey

Name: Spicy Thai Basil Ground Turkey
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1.33 lb. 93% lean ground turkey; 1/2 onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced; 2 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos); 2 tsp. Asian garlic chili paste (like sambal oelek); 1/2 cup Thai basil; 1 lime, juice only

By Kristen Mccaffrey Jan 09, 2017

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source: slenderkitchen.com

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253

Calories

Carbs

13g

Fat

30g

Protein

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(5 Old SmartPoints™) (7 PointsPlus^®)

Recipes Content

Recipe

250 Calories, Asian, Beef, Make Ahead, Quick and Easy

Dinner

Clean Eating, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Weight Watchers^®, Whole30^®

Rating: 5 - 7 comments

This Spicy Thai Basil Ground Turkey will rival your favorite Thai takeout but is made at home with healthier ingredients and ready in less time than it takes to order take-out. Plus it's low carb, Whole30 friendly, Paleo and gluten-free.

Here's a really easy Thai dish that you can make in less than 20 minutes! The other night we were both really craving take-out after a particularly stressful work day and decided to make the healthier choice is make some kind of takeout at home. I was craving Thai so I was planning on making these Thai Basil Beef Bowls but quickly realized I was all out of ground beef. Luckily I had some ground turkey in the freezer and whipped up this quick turkey version instead. And it came out amazing. The sauce is savory and spicy and the Thai basil adds just the right amount of freshness to the dish. Everything is finished with some fresh lime juice. Normally I serve it over this cauliflower coconut rice, which is delicious. You could also reach for lettuce wraps, brown rice, or quinoa.

Looking for more take-out dishes at home? Try this Lightened Up Cashew Chicken, Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein, Sesame Chicken with Broccoli, or Sesame Beef.

Prep Time

Spicy Thai Basil Ground Turkey

Prep Time:

5 min

Cook Time:

15 min

Total Time:

20 MINUTES

Ingredients

1.33 lb. 93% lean ground turkey
1/2 U onion, diced
3 U garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
2 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
2 tsp. Asian garlic chili paste (like sambal oelek)
1/2 cup Thai basil
1 U lime, juice only

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Nutritional Facts

Serving Size:

6 oz.

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253

Calories from Fat 116

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13g

20%

Saturated Fat 3g

17%

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 112mg

37%

Sodium 478mg

21%

Total Carbohydrate 6g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 2g

Protein 30g

Directions

Add the turkey and onion to a hot nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Brown and break up the larger chunks as you go until no longer pink.
Add in the garlic and ginger.. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the soy sauce, chili paste, and basil. (For a sweeter option, add 1-3 tsp. sugar as well) Cook for 30 seconds and remove from heat. Taste and season as needed with additional soy or chili sauce. Squeeze lime juice over top.

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Comments

By Veronica

on August 28, 2018 - 17:10

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This was a HUGE hit with my husband. He said he would have paid money in a restaurant for it. Thanks for a super easy and very tasty recipe!

By Vicki

on August 7, 2018 - 17:47

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I was looking for inspiration for my ground turkey meat and came across this recipe. I talked my husband into trying it. He has recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and has chosen to go onto a low carb diet. He continues to voice concern about getting bored with the meals I usually make and refuses to try cauliflower sides that imitate rice. I made this tonight and he raved about it. It is excellent and so easy. Thank you so much. He even liked the cauliflower. That, for a person who hates cauliflower, is high praise indeed.

By Jody Goldman

on March 11, 2017 - 07:01

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Another delicious recipe. I brought it for lunch during the week.

By Nelly Steele

on January 29, 2017 - 13:34

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Delicious! eveyrone loved it and easy to prepare

By Saundra Contreras

on January 16, 2017 - 20:22

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Made this for dinner with ground turkey breast. Didn't have scallions so I just used red onion. I also added half a head of grated cabbage and skipped the asparagus. Served it with green beans on the side. It was so good!!

By Tammy Dolce

on January 14, 2017 - 08:43

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We LOVE this dish! We've made it a bunch of times...even before we joined the meal plan! I can never find Thai basil, so I always use regular basil (this dish is especially good in the summer when I use my own home grown basil...yum! You can use as much as you want too!). For lower carb, I rice up some cauliflower instead of brown or white rice and there is always plenty for lunch during the week.