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Soy Sesame Turkey Noodles with Bok Choy

Chewy rice noodles tossed with savory ground turkey, tender bok choy, spinach and kale in a glossy soy sesame sauce with toasted sesame crunch.

Soy Sesame Turkey Noodles with Bok Choy

Ingredients

  • 1 lb500 gGround turkey, 93% lean
  • 8 oz225 gRice noodles, dry
  • 4¼ cups shredded300 gBok choysliced, stems and leaves kept separate
  • 4¾ cups chopped100 gKalestems removed, chopped
  • 3 cups loosely packed90 gBaby spinach
  • 4 cloves12 gGarlicminced
  • 2½ tbsp grated15 gFresh gingergrated
  • 3 medium45 gGreen onionssliced, whites and greens kept separate
  • 3 tbsp45 gLow-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp15 gToasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp14 gCanola oil
  • 2⅛ tsp15 gHoney
  • 1 tbsp15 gApple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp8 gCornstarch
  • ½ cup120 gWater
  • ½ tsp1 gCrushed red pepper
  • 1 tbsp10 gSesame seeds

Steps

  1. Prepare all vegetables first: slice the bok choy, chop the kale, mince the garlic, grate the ginger and slice the green onion.
  2. Soak the rice noodles in hot tap water according to the package, about 8 minutes, until pliable; drain and toss with half the toasted sesame oil.
  3. Make the sauce: whisk the soy sauce, honey, cider vinegar, cornstarch, measured water, red pepper flakes and the remaining half of the toasted sesame oil in a bowl.
  4. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes until golden; transfer to a plate.
  5. Heat half the canola oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until browned and it reaches 165°F (74°C), about 7 minutes; transfer to a plate.
  6. Add the remaining half of the canola oil to the skillet, then the bok choy stems, garlic, ginger and green onion whites; stir-fry 2 minutes.
  7. Add the kale and bok choy leaves and stir-fry 2 minutes, then add the spinach and toss until just wilted.
  8. Return the turkey, add the noodles, pour in the sauce and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and thickened.
  9. Serve topped with the green onion greens and toasted sesame seeds.

Contains: Gluten, Soy, Sesame.

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