Description
Ground Turkey and Peppers is the ultimate weeknight meal that balances health and flavor in just 25 minutes. This delightful dish features lean ground turkey sautéed with vibrant bell peppers, aromatic spices, and a touch of sauce, making it not only satisfying but also versatile. Whether you serve it over rice, in tacos, or on its own, this recipe is bound to please everyone at the dinner table. Perfect for meal prep, leftovers can easily be stored for quick lunches throughout the week. Embrace the comfort of this nutritious dish that brings warmth and joy to your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- Juice of ½ lime (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until soft (about 3 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for another 30 seconds.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink (5–6 minutes).
- Season with smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder (if using), salt, and black pepper. Add sliced bell peppers and stir for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce; stir well. Simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Finish with fresh lime juice and garnish with cilantro or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg