Description
Ground turkey and peppers come together in this vibrant dish, offering a healthy, flavorful meal that’s quick to prepare—perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients: bell peppers, onion, and garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart for even cooking.
- Stir in diced bell peppers and sauté until slightly softened but still crunchy.
- Season with salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and optional chili powder; mix well.
- Serve hot over rice or in taco shells.
Notes
- Customize by using different colored bell peppers or adding veggies like zucchini or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg