Description
Ground Turkey and Peppers is a quick, healthy meal that brings together the heartiness of ground turkey with colorful bell peppers and aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish can be on your table in just 25 minutes. It’s versatile enough to serve over rice, quinoa, or even in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option. Packed with protein and essential vitamins, this comforting skillet meal will satisfy your hunger without compromising your health goals. Whether you’re feeding a family or prepping for the week ahead, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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
- 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. Sauté onions until soft (3 minutes), then add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon; cook until browned (5-6 minutes).
- Stir in spices and add sliced bell peppers, cooking until they soften (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce; stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Finish with lime juice and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg