Description
Ground Turkey and Peppers is a quick, healthy dish that blends lean protein with colorful bell peppers for a flavorful weeknight meal. Easy to make and versatile, this dish can be served on its own, over rice, or wrapped in tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of ground turkey
- 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until it’s browned.
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the chopped bell peppers and continue to cook until tender.
- Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the flavors meld.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
- To store, let the dish cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- This dish can be served over brown rice or quinoa, wrapped in whole-wheat tortillas, or topped on a salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg