Turkey Fried Rice is an easy way to turn leftover turkey into a whole new meal with a whole new flavor profile. It’s made with rice and veggies in a flavorful sauce and is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
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I am notorious for buying a Thanksgiving turkey that is far too big for our family. On the bright side, this means lots of leftovers – my favorite!
While I am a big fan of all of the side dishes during the holidays, I tend to get bored with leftover turkey and am always trying to come up with new ways to use it.
Turkey Sliders and Turkey Tetrazzini are two classic go-to recipes for leftovers, but now we’re adding Turkey Fried Rice to the mix for a whole different flavor.
If you have leftover ham, try this Ham Fried Rice recipe too!
Why This Recipe Works
This is a really quick and easy recipe to prepare. It takes less than 30 minutes and only requires 9 ingredients plus a pinch of salt and pepper.
It’s also a versatile recipe. You can use the vegetables listed in the recipe or swap other vegetables like corn, mushrooms or bean sprouts. This recipe can be used with other proteins instead of turkey, as well. Chicken, pork, and shrimp would all work out great!
Turkey Fried Rice is also the perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed as it is or with other sides like egg rolls or a simple salad.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 carrot (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 1 small onion (diced into 1/2-inch pieces, about 1/2 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 eggs (lightly whisked)
- 3 cups rice (cooked, leftover is ideal): basmati works best.
- 1 pound turkey (cooked, diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 1/2 cup peas
- 2-4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (to taste)
The full recipe and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Prep!
If you don’t have leftover rice, you will need to prepare that first.
Dice the carrot, onion, and turkey into 1/2-inch pieces. Mince the garlic.
Create!
Heat the sesame oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the carrot and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until the carrots are just fork-tender and the onion is translucent.
Stir in the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
Push the vegetables out to the sides of the pan. Add the eggs and cook while stirring to scramble them just until set.
Stir in the rice, turkey and peas. Cook a minute or two to warm through.
Drizzle on as much of the soy sauce as desired to taste.
Present!
Serve warm.
This fried rice can be served with a drizzle of sriracha, duck sauce or sweet chili sauce, if desired.
Tips and Techniques
- Swap in other vegetables or proteins, if desired. Corn, bean sprouts, mushrooms, chicken, pork and shrimp make great substitutions.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-4 days of when the turkey was first cooked.
FAQ’s
Can You Freeze Fried Rice?
Fried rice can be frozen in freezer bags or airtight containers for 1 month. It can be reheated in a skillet or in the microwave. Reheated food needs to reach 165°F on a food thermometer.
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Turkey Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 carrot (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes, about 1/2 cup)
- 1 small onion (diced into 1/2-inch pieces, about 1/2 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 eggs (lightly whisked)
- 3 cups rice (cooked, leftover is ideal)
- 1 pound turkey (cooked, diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 1/2 cup peas
- 2-4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat.1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Add the carrot and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until the carrots are just fork-tender and the onion is translucent.1 carrot, 1 small onion
- Stir in the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.2 cloves garlic
- Push the vegetables out to the sides of the pan. Add the eggs and cook while stirring to scramble them just until set.2 eggs
- Stir in the rice, turkey and peas. Cook a minute or two to warm through.3 cups rice, 1 pound turkey, 1/2 cup peas
- Drizzle on as much of the soy sauce as desired to taste.2-4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- Serve warm.
- This fried rice can be served with a drizzle of sriracha or sweet chili sauce, if desired.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Swap in other vegetables or proteins, if desired. Corn, bean sprouts, mushrooms, chicken, pork and shrimp make great substitutions.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-4 days of when the turkey was first cooked.
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