Sesame Free Ginger-Scallion Turkey Skillet
This skillet is a weeknight powerhouse — savory, gingery, and packed with tender zucchini and juicy ground turkey that comes together in one pan with minimal cleanup. The sauce is built from coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar, which deliver that deep, umami-rich flavor you'd expect from a stir-fry without any of the soy or sesame products that typically sneak into Asian-inspired dishes. Coconut aminos in particular is a brilliant swap here, giving you that glossy, slightly sweet coating on the turkey and vegetables without a drop of sesame oil or tahini in sight. Fresh ginger and garlic go in at just the right moment so they bloom in the hot oil and perfume the whole dish before the turkey even hits the pan. Arrowroot starch thickens the sauce quickly and cleanly, so everything gets that satisfying, restaurant-style glaze. A squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh cilantro at the end brighten the whole thing up and make it feel genuinely finished. It's the kind of meal that tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb ground turkey
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch scallions (about 6), white and light green parts sliced, dark green tops reserved for garnish
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch half-moons
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tbsp water
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, ground ginger, and arrowroot starch with 2 tbsp water until smooth. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and the oil coats the pan easily.
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