Ground Turkey and Peppers
Ground turkey and peppers is a vibrant and healthy dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This flavorful recipe combines tender ground turkey with colorful bell peppers and aromatic spices, resulting in a meal that’s both satisfying and quick to prepare. Whether served over rice, in tortillas, or as a filling for tacos, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers (diced; red, yellow, green)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing bell peppers and onion, and mincing garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until soft (5-7 minutes).
- Push veggies aside, add ground turkey, breaking it apart as it cooks through (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic; sauté briefly until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Serve hot over rice or wrapped in tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Customize with other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for added nutrition. For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños.