Asian Ground Turkey with Massaged Sesame Kale Salad

September 25, 2021 Comments Off on Asian Ground Turkey with Massaged Sesame Kale Salad
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Asian Ground Turkey with Massaged Sesame Kale Salad

This Asian-inspired dish comes together quickly for a delicious and easy weeknight meal. Kale becomes soft and can make a luscious salad when treated properly – the key here is to massage the leaves well to break them down a bit and coat them in dressing. Here I’ve used turkey to keep the fat low but you can easily swap this for higher fat ground pork or beef, if you desire.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: asian, dairy-free, dinner, easy, egg-free, fast, kale, lunch, main, nightshade-free, nut-free, protein sparing modified fast, PSMF, salad, sesame, side, turkey
Servings: 2
Calories: 328kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 bunch Dino kale rinsed, large veins removed and leaves roughly torn to bite size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium gluten-free soy sauce or 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1/2 tablespoon monk fruit powdered, omit if using coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon ginger fresh grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 4 cherry tomatoes quartered, optional, omit for nightshade-free
  • toasted sesame seeds for garnish, optional

Turkey

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium gluten-free soy sauce or 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon monk fruit powdered, omit if using coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha omit for nightshade-free
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ginger fresh grated
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 green onion sliced, for garnish
  • red pepper flakes optional, for garnish, omit for nightshade-free

Instructions

  • Combine all salad ingredients except toasted sesame seeds and tomatoes and massage the kale well, really pressing hard to break up the tough leaves and wilt them. Set aside at room temperature to let the flavors meld while you prepare the turkey.
  • Add all turkey ingredients except the green onion and red pepper flakes to a large nonstick pan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring to break up the meat into small pieces. Cook, stirring often until little to no liquid remains. Season to taste with more soy, sweetener, sriracha, or rice vinegar, as desired.
  • To serve, divide the salad between two plates. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using. Add the turkey alongside and garnish with green onions and red pepper flakes, if using.

Notes

Protein:Energy Ratio: 3.56
Nutrition without nightshades: Calories: 321 cal, Carbs: 7g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 8g, Protein: 56g, Protein:Energy Ratio: 4
Nutrition Facts
Asian Ground Turkey with Massaged Sesame Kale Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
328
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
125
mg
42
%
Sodium
 
1540
mg
67
%
Potassium
 
975
mg
28
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
57
g
114
%
Vitamin A
 
2403
IU
48
%
Vitamin C
 
51
mg
62
%
Calcium
 
60
mg
6
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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