Stir-Fry Pineapple Turkey

Name: Stir-Fry Pineapple Turkey
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups leftover turkey, diced; 2 Tbsp cornstarch; 2 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1 Tbsp water; 1 (8 oz.) can pineapple chunks; 6 Tbsp vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups onion, sliced; 1 cup sliced celery; 3/4 cup water chestnuts, sliced

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A quick, sweet‑savory stir‑fry that turns leftover turkey into a tropical treat with pineapple, onions, celery and water chestnuts—ideal for a weeknight dinner that feels special.

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Ingredients

2 cups leftover turkey, diced ⓘ
2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp salt ⓘ
1 Tbsp water ⓘ
1 (8 oz.) can pineapple chunks ⓘ
6 Tbsp vegetable oil ⓘ
1 1/2 cups onion, sliced ⓘ
1 cup sliced celery ⓘ
3/4 cup water chestnuts, sliced ⓘ

Instructions

Combine cornstarch, soy sauce, salt, and water; stir well. Toss turkey chunks in the cornstarch mixture.
Drain pineapple chunks, reserving one‑third cup of the syrup for later use.
Heat two tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or medium skillet over medium‑high heat.
Sauté sliced onion for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Transfer the cooked onion to a bowl and set aside.
Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet; sauté sliced celery and water chestnuts for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Return the onion to the skillet and stir to combine all vegetables.
Add the seasoned turkey and pineapple chunks to the skillet, pouring in the reserved pineapple syrup.
Cook everything together for another 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the turkey is heated through and the sauce thickens.
Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, and enjoy the burst of sweet and savory flavors.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

321 kcal 16% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.1g 6% DV

Total Fat 17g 22% DV

Carbs 39.6g 14% DV

Fiber 1.5g 5% DV

Sugar 2.2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11717mg 100% DV

Potassium 243.3mg 5% DV

Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 211.5mcg 24% DV

Vitamin C 3.8mg 4% DV

Calcium 36.5mg 3% DV

Iron 0.8mg 4% DV

Diet fit Under 400 cal

Contains Soy

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).