Substitute ground chicken for another ground protein.

Try pork or beef, or even a plant-based meat substitute.

If opting for the latter, swap the oyster sauce for mushroom oyster sauce to make the meal vegetarian-friendly.

Ground chick and green bean stir-fry

Photo:Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall

This recipe was developed by Nicole Hopper.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

Add beans and bell peppers; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned in spots and crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

Transfer to a bowl.

Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet.

Add chicken and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Cook, stirring occasionally to break chicken into crumbles, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes.

Return beans and bell peppers to skillet and pour in soy sauce mixture.

you might stir together the sauce up to 1 day in advance.

Reheat in a skillet over medium-high or in the microwave until warmed through.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.