Brothy Ginger-Soy Noodles with Turkey & Bok Choy

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This dish was inspired by Chinese Dan Dan noodles—ground pork and noodles in a spicy broth. We use ground turkey and omit the traditional Sichuan peppercorns for convenience, but add hot sesame oil. Use toasted sesame oil instead if you want mild noodles.

EatingWell Editors

Updated on April 22, 2024

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Reviewed by Dietitian

Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Protein Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons hot sesame oil (see Note), divided
1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey
1 bunch scallions, sliced, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
¾ cup water
3 cups thinly sliced bok choy
8 ounces dried Chinese noodles (see Note)
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 small cucumber, sliced into matchsticks, for garnish

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add ground turkey, all but 2 tablespoons of the scallions, garlic and ginger and cook, stirring and breaking up the turkey, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Add broth, water, bok choy, noodles, soy sauce, vinegar and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Return the turkey mixture to the pan and stir to combine. Serve garnished with the reserved 2 tablespoons scallions and cucumber (if using).

Tips

Ingredient notes: Hot sesame oil can be found in the Asian-food section of most supermarkets.

Dried Chinese noodles, often used in Chinese soups and lo mein, cook up quickly and can be found in the Asian-food section of most supermarkets.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2010; updated June 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

292	Calories
10g	Fat
32g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 1/3 cups
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 22g	45%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 43mg	14%
Vitamin A 1607IU	32%
Vitamin C 13mg	14%
Folate 29mcg	7%
Sodium 705mg	31%
Calcium 64mg	5%
Iron 4mg	21%
Magnesium 12mg	3%
Potassium 503mg	11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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