Stir-Fried Turkey and Brussels Sprouts Recipe (2024)

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Karen

This is fabulous! What a great way to use left over turkey, chicken, pork or beef! FYI, it will take longer than 10" to make this dish because of all the vegetable prep but you can still put it all together and on the table within 30".

Karen M

Tasty and unusual combination of brussels sprouts and a teriyaki-like sauce. Prepping all ingredients took me about 30 minutes, but it goes quickly once you start cooking.

Es

An excellent post-Thanksgiving dinner. Served over sushi rice in a bowl. Subbed shallots for scallions. Very tasty. After stir-frying, I put lid on wok for a minute or two.

Sandy Camargo

This got me eating again when I thought I would have to fast for a week. I made it with leftover cooked Brussels sprouts (Mark Bittman's cut-in-half, sear on one side recipe that I found on this site) and I left off the red bell pepper and the cilantro (because I didn't have any), and it was yummy with some leftover cooked rice that I threw in to warm up when the dish was almost done. A keeper.

Rammoore

I found this recipe yesterday and decided to try it using leftover tofurkey (no need to comment, it’s a family tradition). It was delicious- a great way to use leftovers. Given the saltiness of the soy sauce and the tofurkey itself, I didn’t add any additional. Next time I’ll go with the sherry instead of the rice wine vinegar - I found it a little strong. Loved the use of Brussels sprouts and will make them again as a simple stir fry using this sauce.

AND in CDMX

I had a sense when I was making this that there were disproportionately too many brussels sprouts. I dialed back the amount to about 1 1/3 pounds, and it still felt like there were too many. I would either reduce the brussels, or add more turkey or bell pepper, or maybe add an onion early on. Or serve with more noodles than I did.Also, this may or may not be because of the elevation I'm at, but I would add I minute to the cooking time of the brussels in Step 2.Rice noodles were good with this.

chatshell

I liked this dish but I found that it could have used more of the sauce. I couldn’t really taste it. Definitely a great ginger taste though! I think if I made it again, I’d double the sauce. (Although, I wonder also if I used too many brussels sprouts…)

linda

Good.Brussel sprouts take much longer. Add more stock and cover after sprouts have browned.

val

We thought this recipe was excellent. Only change we’ll make is to double the protein.

quaasam

Did it again this time with veal. I had to blanch the Brussels sprouts first for 3 minutes before proceeding with the rest. Nice simple and done in a jiffy.

Calypso R

It was very good! Only thing is that I needed to steam the brussel sprouts and it took a little under 30 minutes.

quaasam

Very nice and easy. I have marinated the fresh turkey in 1 tabsp. soy sauce plus 1 tabsp rice wine mixed with 2 teasp cornstarch to begin with. In the meantine prepared the remaining ingredients. Served with Jasmin rice. The time of +/_30 minutes was achievable. Will do it again.

VFWQ

Made this tonight, and was a hit all around, I did double the sauce, (and the ginger ;-) as I used a pound of ground turkey.

Jansmern

Overall, I thought this recipe was very bland. I used white meat turkey. I added habenaro oil to the stir fry, then salt, then toasted almonds overall. It didn't help the flavor enough for me to ever make this again. Unfortunately it is just one more boring after Thanksgiving leftover turkey meal. It was pretty with its red and green appearance from red pepper and green onions, but I had higher hopes for the NYTs than a simple Asian stir fry.

john and lolly

Really good. We only had 1/2 lb of raw Brussels Sprouts so we used thinly sliced carrots and some broccoli. Otherwise followed directions. MUCH better than tetrazzini. Will keep this for next time we have turkey.

Roz

I make similar stir fries all the time. What this is lacking is a teaspoon or two of toasted sesame oil toward the end of the cooking. Try that to give it the pizzazz you are looking for.

Christa

This was very tasty and came together rather quickly. I sliced my Brussels sprouts in the food processor because I prefer them that way. Served over brown rice. I made this spur-of-the-moment and didn't have any ginger on hand and didn't want to go out to get some, but even without the ginger, it was still good, and would have been even better and more flavorful with it.

Wendy

This dish was very flavorful and a great way to use up some of our leftover turkey. Plus after all the eating of the last few days, I was happy to create a healthy dish chock full of veggies. Took me a bit to get everything prepped but well worth the effort.

ChadBad

I’ve made this about eight times. I like all the ingredients, but the “whole” never seems to be greater than the sum of the parts. I’ve tried as-written and slight variations. But it never turns out as good as I want it to taste.

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Stir-Fried Turkey and Brussels Sprouts Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Should I boil my brussel sprouts before frying? ›

Parboiling Brussels sprouts before frying is a good technique to ensure they cook evenly and become tender on the inside while allowing for a crispy exterior when fried. However, it's not always necessary but we think it works here to create a soft middle and crisp exterior in the pan.

Do you need to soak brussel sprouts before cooking? ›

Don't soak sprouts before cooking them, they don't need it. Rinse before cooking, and if you want to store them ready-prepped but them in a reusable bag or container in the fridge.

Why won't my brussel sprouts get crispy? ›

If you want your roasted Brussels sprouts to be seriously crispy, you need to crank up the heat. Roasting at a low temperature won't allow them to brown properly, so you want to get that oven nice and hot before tossing in your baking sheet. Follow this tip: Roast Brussels sprouts at a minimum of 400°F.

Do you peel brussel sprouts before cooking? ›

Do you need to peel Brussels sprouts? If your Brussels sprouts are very young you might not need to peel them. Usually however, it is a good idea to remove the outer leaves.

Do you need to blanch brussel sprouts before frying? ›

In order to get the crispiest possible Brussel sprouts, you should blanch them quickly and then let them dry before frying them. As you know, oil and water do not mix. If you flash fry a wet Brussel sprout, you will have the oil spitting at you like crazy.

Why do you soak brussel sprouts in water? ›

For best results, soak your Brussels sprouts in salt water. Not only does salt act to tenderize the dense sprouts, but it will also help to season them all the way through. It won't take a lot -- just add 1 tablespoon of salt per 1 quart of water and toss in trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts.

Why do you soak brussel sprouts in salt water overnight? ›

For best results, soak your Brussels sprouts in salt water. Not only does salt act to tenderize the dense sprouts, but it will also help to season them all the way through. It won't take a lot -- just add 1 tablespoon of salt per 1 quart of water and toss in trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts.

What does brussel sprouts do for your body? ›

Eating a lot of Brussels sprouts and other cruciferous veggies may help protect against cancers of the stomach, lungs, kidney, breast, bladder, and prostate. Crunchy veggies like Brussels sprouts may also help you stave off other health issues, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and diabetes.

How long should you soak brussel sprouts in salt water? ›

Contributed by Whole Foods Market, Inc. To prepare, soak Brussels sprouts in a bowl of cold, salted water for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F.

What season is best for brussel sprouts? ›

A slow-growing, long-bearing crop, Brussels sprouts should be planted in early spring, or mid- to late summer for a crop that matures in the fall. The small heads mature best in cool and even in light frosty weather. Spring planting is also fine in cooler climates.

Why are my brussel sprouts still hard after cooking? ›

This could be caused by using too little oil for roasting. You need a nice coating of oil—enough to make the heads shiny or if they're cut, enough oil to get inside the folds of some of the leaves. Without oil, Brussels don't brown and soften—they dehydrate.

Do I need to wash Brussels sprouts? ›

Rinse under cold running water to remove any dust or dirt. Use a small knife to remove the sprout tip, and then remove any leaves that have bad spots. Raw: Slice thinly and toss with other shredded vegetables like cabbage, carrots, or beets.

Do you cut stems off brussel sprouts? ›

Trim and discard the stems of the brussels sprouts. Start slicing the brussels sprouts thinly lengthwise. Since this brassica (the plant family brussels sprouts belong to) is tiny, you will want to go slow and steady, so you won't slip and cut your finger.

Should you boil brussel sprouts before roasting them? ›

Unlike other vegetables, Brussels sprouts can be parboiled (even a day ahead) to reduce the roasting time without hurting their texture. That means the sprouts can be popped in the oven while the meat is resting before carving. Of course, if the main course is grilled or pan-cooked, the oven will be free for roasting.

Why not to boil brussel sprouts? ›

Steaming and boiling use moist heat, and moist heat can make Brussel Sprouts mushy and stinky—not a good combo. Give them the treatment they deserve by roasting them instead.

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