Easy Turkey Fried Rice (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Make this easy leftover turkey fried rice if you have extra turkey from your holiday dinner! Flavorful, delicious, and filling, this is a tasty meal that repurposes Thanksgiving leftovers and can feed a crowd! Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too.

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Got Leftover Turkey? Make Turkey Fried Rice!

With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, I know there’ll be plenty of roast turkey for the holidays… which usually means plenty of leftover turkey that sometimes just stays at the back of the fridge until….the new year? 😂

Keeping that in mind, I decided that this time, we should have an intentional way to put all that extra turkey to use (so it doesn’t just sit in the lonely fridge corner)!

This easy turkey fried rice comes together quickly, makes a delicious post-holiday meal, and I know the whole family is gonna love it!

Why This Recipe Works:

• Simple Ingredients: The main ingredients for this leftover turkey fried rice recipe are easily accessible at the local grocery store (nothing fancy required)!
• Easy to Make: Preparing this fried rice with leftover Thanksgiving turkey is uncomplicated, and you can get it ready in just 40 minutes!
• Totally Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free: This easy fried rice recipe is 100% gluten-free and dairy-free, which means that even those with Celiac disease or gluten or lactose intolerances can enjoy it without issues.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients you’ll need for making this leftover turkey fried rice.

(For exact measurements, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)

Recipe Notes + Substitutions:

• Oil: I used sunflower oil because I always have a bottle of it on hand, but any vegetable oil (such as canola oil, olive oil, avocado oil) will also work just as well.
• Turkey: This recipe uses leftover roast turkey (turkey breast is great, but any part is fine). Simply cut the cooked turkey meat into 1-inch cubes before using it. Alternatively, if you wish to make this with leftover roast chicken, that would work as well.
• Veggies: I used a mix of broccoli, green beans, green peas, onions and carrots. However, feel free to use the veggies of your choice (such as bell peppers, zucchini, etc).
• Rice: I recommend using cooked long grain white rice (preferably rice that has been cooked and left overnight so the rice doesn’t clump together) or cooked basmati rice.
• Soy Sauce: I used gluten-free soy sauce to keep this recipe gluten-free. However, if you are allergic to soy, feel free to use coconut aminos instead.
• Eggs: Eggs are important in this recipe because of the flavor and color, so I definitely recommend not skipping them.
• Garnishes: I used chopped green onions (aka. spring onions) for garnish, but you can also use chopped chives or parsley if you prefer.
• Storing: To store, place the turkey fried rice in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.

How to Make Turkey Fried Rice (Step by Step):

1. Cook Veggies & Turkey:

Heat the oil in a large skillet and begin frying the peas, broccoli, carrots, onions, and green beans. Once the veggies are cooked, toss in the cut turkey and mix.

2. Add Cooked Rice

Add the cooked white rice and stir gently. Continue cooking on low heat.

3. Add Gluten-Free Soy Sauce

After 3 minutes, pour in the gluten-free soy sauce and stir-fry the ingredients for another 3 minutes.

4. Cook Eggs

Push the rice mixture to the sides of the pan and make a well in the middle of the pan, then pour in the beaten eggs, and add a little salt.

5. Mix Well

Wait a couple of minutes for the eggs to cook, and then stir gently until the rice, veggies and eggs are evenly distributed.

6. Garnish and Serve

Sprinkle fresh chopped green onions over the fried rice and serve.

Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:

• Not a Fan of Turkey? If you wish to make this delicious fried rice with leftover roast chicken instead, that would work as well.
• Type of Rice: I recommend using cooked long grain white rice for this recipe, but if you prefer you can also use cooked brown rice or cooked quinoa instead!
• Optional Garnishes: Feel free to add a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil if you like.

Other Gluten-Free Turkey Recipes:

• Easy Roast Turkey (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Turkey Meatloaf (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Turkey Meatballs (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Turkey Burgers (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Easy Turkey Gravy (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Turkey Bolognese (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Gluten-Free Holiday Recipes for the Holiday Season:

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Easy Turkey Fried Rice (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

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• Author: Felicia Lim
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Diet: Gluten Free

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Make this easy leftover turkey fried rice if you have extra turkey from your holiday dinner! Flavorful, delicious, and filling, this is a tasty meal that repurposes Thanksgiving leftovers and can feed a crowd! Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too.

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Ingredients

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• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 cups roast turkey, diced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup frozen green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 3 cups cooked white rice
• 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Green onions, for garnishing (optional)

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Instructions

1. Cook Veggies & Turkey: Heat the oil in a large skillet and begin frying the peas, broccoli, carrots, onions, and green beans. Once the veggies are cooked, toss in the cut turkey and mix.
2. Add Rice: Add the cooked white rice and stir gently. Continue cooking on low heat.
3. Add Gluten-Free Soy Sauce: After 3 minutes, pour in the gluten-free soy sauce and stir-fry the ingredients for another 3 minutes.
4. Cook Eggs: Make a well in the middle of the pan and pour in the beaten eggs, then add a little salt.
5. Mix Well: Wait a couple of minutes for the eggs to cook, and then stir gently until the rice, veggies and eggs are evenly distributed.
6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped green onions over the fried rice and serve.

Notes

Oil: I used sunflower oil because I always have a bottle of it on hand, but any vegetable oil (such as canola oil, olive oil, avocado oil) will also work just as well.

Turkey: This recipe uses leftover roast turkey. Simply cut the cooked turkey meat into 1-inch cubes before using it. Alternatively, if you wish to make this with leftover roast chicken, that would work as well.

Veggies: I used a mix of broccoli, green beans, green peas, onions and carrots. However, feel free to use the veggies of your choice (such as bell peppers, zucchini, etc).

Rice: I recommend using cooked long grain white rice (preferably rice that has been cooked and left overnight so the rice doesn’t clump together) or cooked basmati rice.

Soy Sauce: I used gluten-free soy sauce to keep this recipe gluten-free. However, if you are allergic to soy, feel free to use coconut aminos instead.

Eggs: Eggs are important in this recipe because of the flavor and color, so I definitely recommend not skipping them.

Garnishes: I used chopped green onions for garnish, but you can also use chopped chives or parsley if you prefer.

Storing: To store, place the turkey fried rice in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.

• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Asian