SESAME TURKEY STIR-FRY

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I really like the rich taste of sesame oil in this Thai-inspired dish. If you don't have it, canola oil does the trick, too. To get a similar nuttiness, toss in a handful sliced almonds before serving. -Kelli Whiting, Fortville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons sesame or canola oil
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups shredded cooked turkey breast
1 green onion, sliced
2 cups hot cooked brown rice
Thinly sliced serrano pepper and toasted sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients until blended. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red pepper and onion; stir-fry until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Add turkey; heat through. Stir in green onion. Serve with rice. If desired, top with serrano pepper and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges