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Up close view of leftover turkey fried rice

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

Description

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.


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)

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