This is a fantastic Dish. Easy (one pan clean up, 30 mins to make), Healthy, and extremely Tasty. I think ground turkey is great for this recipe, but you can do ground chicken too. 

What is most important is the flavor components.

GARLIC, GINGER, PEANUTS, SOY-SAUCE, BASIL… JUST TO NAME A FEW. 

You will love the combo of different flavors and how they all work so well together. I love the fresh basil, the crunch from the crisp green beans, and peanuts all working off each other. Look for Mirin (a Japanese rice wine) to really bring out the flavors. I made this at least once a week in my Oregon years.

NOTES:

• For even more flavor you can use crystallized ginger too. I absolutely make it this way when I have it stocked and it is truly irresistible. It is a flavor that has them going “hmmm, what is that!”
• You can also use almonds if you prefer peanuts. I sometimes toss it in with both peanuts and almonds. Oh so good.

SERVINGS

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tbsp coconut oil divided, or canola or olive oil would work
• 1 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks (or can use crystallized ginger too!)
• 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 lb ground organic turkey, or chicken is fine
• Himalayan salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 3 tbsp coconut aminos, or tamari or soy sauce, low-sodium
• 3 tbs Japanese mirin, or any rice wine vinegar
• 2-3 cups of chopped cabbage
• 1 1/2 cups brussel sprouts, sliced
• 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed
• 2 loosely packed cups of basil leaves
• 1/4 cup peanuts (or almonds or a mix of both), coarsely chopped- for topping, I like roasted for extra flavor
• crushed red pepper flakes – for topping (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs of the oil until it shimmers. Add the ginger and garlic. Cook over moderate heat until fragrant, 30 secs or so. You do NOT want to over cook garlic! Add the turkey (or sub) and season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry breaking up the meat, until nearly cooked, 4 mins or so. Add the soy sauce and mirin and cook for 1 min. Transfer to a large bowl and wipe out the skillet.
2. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the pan, heat until shimmering. Add the fresh green beans and brussel sprouts, and stir-fry until crisp-tender and blackened in some spots, 5 mins or so. Next add the cabbage. Let cook until the cabbage cooks down; about 2-5 mins. Now add this to the turkey mix and let cool slightly.
3. Add the basil and toss. Transfer the plates and sprinkle with the peanuts or almonds. Enjoy!