Description
Delicious Ground Turkey and Peppers is a flavorful and healthy skillet meal that combines lean ground turkey, vibrant bell peppers, and savory spices.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 bell peppers, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Heat Oil – In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and let it heat up.
Step 2: Cook the Turkey – Add the ground turkey to the hot skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it’s nicely browned.
Step 3: Sauté the Vegetables – Add the diced onion, sliced bell peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.
Step 4: Season the Dish – Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir the spices into the turkey and vegetable mixture until well combined.
Step 5: Add the Liquids – Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce. Stir everything together and let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 6: Finish and Serve – If desired, squeeze the juice of half a lime over the dish. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
This dish is versatile; you can serve it in whole-wheat tortillas or lettuce wraps for a low-carb option. Customize with additional vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 24 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams