Of which 2.7 g sugars and 3.1 g saturated fat.
Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.
Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.
Highlights Lean protein (poultry) · Vitamin B6 (poultry) · Vitamin C (bell pepper)
Allergens soy
Turkey stir-fry with brown rice
A quick stir-fry with restaurant flavor, without leaving home.
Ingredients
- 200 g (7 oz) turkey breast, cut into strips
- 100 g (3½ oz) cooked brown rice
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips (120 g / 4 oz)
- 1 zucchini, cut into half-moons (200 g / 7 oz)
- 1 onion, cut into half-moons (60 g / 2 oz)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (6 g)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (2 g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (20 g / ¾ oz)
- 1 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce (15 g / ½ oz)
Method
- Cut the turkey and all the vegetables into strips of the same size, so they cook evenly.
- Heat the olive oil in the wok over high heat.
The full method (6 steps), Rico's tip, the variations and storage are in the ebook “High Protein”. The English edition is coming soon.
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