Description
Get ready to savor a delightful meal with our Ground Turkey and Peppers recipe! This quick and healthy dish combines lean ground turkey with colorful bell peppers, aromatic spices, and fresh ingredients, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights. In just 25 minutes, you can serve up a flavorful, protein-packed skillet dinner that everyone will love. Whether you enjoy it over rice, quinoa, or in a wrap, this versatile dish is sure to become a family favorite. Plus, cleanup is a breeze since everything cooks in one skillet!
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, for heat)
- 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, for brightness)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft (about 3 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for another 30 seconds.
- 2. Add ground turkey to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until no longer pink.
- 3. Season with smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder (if desired), salt, and pepper. Incorporate sliced bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- 4. Pour in chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce; stir well. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- 5. Finish with lime juice if using and garnish with cilantro or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg