Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • 1 pound ground turkey (or lean ground pork or chicken) (450g)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup) (150g)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger (5ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) (2.5 ml)
  • 1 bag (16 oz) coleslaw mix (approx. 8 cups) (450g)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) (60 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (30 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (15 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (15 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar substitute (e.g., Stevia, Erythritol) or 1 teaspoon honey (5 ml)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
  • Optional: Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the coleslaw mix and cook until slightly softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar substitute (or honey).
  5. Pour the sauce over the coleslaw mixture and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds (if using). Serve immediately.