High-Protein Turkey and Spinach Stir Fry with Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

A quick stir fry combining lean ground turkey and fresh spinach with a fragrant ginger-soy sauce, perfect for a nutritious weeknight meal. This Asian-inspired high-protein recipe (gluten free), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs ground turkey, fresh spinach leaves, ginger root for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz ground turkey
• 5 cups, loosely packed fresh spinach leaves
• 1 tbsp, finely grated ginger root
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2, sliced thin green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add 12 oz ground turkey. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, for 5-6 minutes until no longer pink and starting to brown.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp finely grated ginger root, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 5 cups fresh spinach leaves and 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens slightly. Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil and toss with 2 sliced green onions before serving hot.