Ground Turkey and Bok Choy Stir-Fry
A savory low-FODMAP stir-fry made with lean ground turkey, crisp bok choy, and sweet carrots served over warm white rice.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Karen + Lila
Karen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Saucepan
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a large skillet or wok over…
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Heat a large skillet or wok over…
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) and add 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil.
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Add 160g ground turkey to the skillet…
Add 160g ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through to 165°F (74°C).
Look for: browned and cooked through to 165°F (74°C)
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Add 0.5 pcs sliced carrot and 1 tsp (2g) grated ginger root to the pan with the turkey, stirring continuously for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
Look for: slightly softened
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Stir in 1
Stir in 1.5 cups chopped bok choy and 1 tbsp (15ml) gluten-free tamari, tossing for 2 minutes until the bok choy greens are wilted and stems are tender-crisp.
Look for: the bok choy greens are wilted and stems are tender-crisp
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Warm 0
Warm 0.66 cup cooked white rice in the microwave or a small saucepan for 1 minute until piping hot.
Look for: piping hot
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Transfer the warm white rice to a…
Transfer the warm white rice to a bowl, top with the turkey and bok choy stir-fry, and serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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