09.12.19

Turkey, Green Bean + Basil Stir Fry

Another satisfying Whole30 dinner made with 5 ingredients: Turkey, Green Bean + Basil Stir Fry!

Turkey, Green Bean + Basil Stir Fry

Please note that as part of the #5ingredientwhole30 challenge, I do not count salt, pepper, oil, vinegar or some additional garnishes. They are, more or less, 5 ingredient meals that I hope inspire you to keep things simple and delicious in your kitchen.

Find more of my 5-Ingredient Whole30 recipes here

Turkey and Green Bean Basil Stir Fry

Turkey, Green Bean + Basil Stir Fry
Serves: 4 people
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5 from 10 votes
An easy, 5-ingredient Whole30 Dinner!
Cook Time20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt, or more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, or more to taste
  • 12 ounces green beans (snipped and cleaned)
  • 1 tbsp Yellowbird Sriracha Sauce (be sure to get the one without sugar added)
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos (I like Big Tree Farm Brand)
  • 1/2 cup packed basil leaves

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with avocado and toasted sesame oil. When hot, add the ground turkey, salt, and pepper and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until cooked through (no longer pink), 5 to 7 minutes. When cook through, set heat on low and keep warm while you prepare the green beans.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large skillet of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the green beans and cook for 3 minutes. Transfer the par-cooked green beans to a bowl of ice water to shock the green beans and lock in the green color.
  • Increase the heat in the wok back up to medium-high heat. Drain and transfer the green beans to the wok and cook, tossing often, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the sriracha, coconut aminos, and basil leaves and cook 2 more minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

17 Comments

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    dupuiro
    January 11, 2023 at 1:49 pm

    This amazing recipe has been in steady rotation for a couple of years but I had to share last night’s tweak. Instead of blanching the green beans, I blistered them in the air fryer while browning the turkey and then added them to the stir fry. Soooo good!!

    • Reply
      Alex
      January 11, 2023 at 7:32 pm

      Yum!

  • Reply
    Samantha Coyle
    May 2, 2022 at 6:43 pm

    5 stars
    WOW! This recipe is incredible. I made this for meal prep and served over some brown rice. It’ll definitely be on repeat!!

  • Reply
    Lacey
    April 26, 2022 at 3:35 am

    Super tasty & easy! I added a little umami seasoning at the end and we loved it! I doubled the recipe for leftovers the next day & served over TJ’s brown rice!

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    Rebecca Owens
    February 7, 2022 at 5:00 pm

    This recipe is soooo good and simple! Didn’t have basil but it was still amazing and very flavor. Adding this as a staple!

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    Kinzie
    September 16, 2021 at 7:35 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy – I added rice on the side (obviously not Whole30) and had fresh basil from my garden. Great, great recipe and it gets better the next day! Thanks, Alex!

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    Taylor Felgenhauer
    August 4, 2021 at 12:24 am

    5 stars
    I used asparagus instead of green beans because it’s all I had on hand and it was also delicious!! Such an amazing and simple recipe.

  • Reply
    Sarah
    May 12, 2021 at 8:33 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious!! Making again tonight!

    • Reply
      Alex
      May 12, 2021 at 9:58 pm

      woohoo!! Enjoy, Sarah!

  • Reply
    Maxwell P
    February 8, 2021 at 3:16 am

    5 stars
    One of our favorites!

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    Lauren
    January 10, 2021 at 10:59 pm

    I’ve never had a meal where the basil is played so well into the dish! This is a rockstar recipe, Alex!! Honestly, I didn’t feel like taking the extra step of shocking the green beans, but I am so happy my fiancé made me lol it not only preserved the beautiful color, but allowed the green beans to cook properly and still have that “snap” when finally eating at the table. 10/10

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      Taylor Felgenhauer
      August 4, 2021 at 12:22 am

      I used asparagus instead of green beans because it’s all I had on hand and it was also delicious!! Such an amazing and simple recipe.

  • Reply
    becky
    January 10, 2021 at 2:50 pm

    5 stars
    Easy to throw together. My family devoured this, the littles and all!

  • Reply
    Robin
    January 5, 2021 at 11:48 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! And wow, this was incredibly easy. I will be making this one again!

  • Reply
    Bailey
    January 5, 2021 at 7:38 pm

    5 stars
    This is yummy and really easy! Thanks for sharing!

  • Reply
    Chelsey
    January 5, 2021 at 3:18 am

    5 stars
    This was SO yummy!! Thank you!

  • Reply
    Tiffany
    November 30, 2020 at 11:49 pm

    5 stars
    So easy and so delicious! This is a hit in my house with picky kids!

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