Description
Ground Turkey and Peppers is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave a meal that’s both quick and satisfying. This delightful skillet dish combines lean ground turkey with vibrant bell peppers, creating a nutritious and flavorful option that can be ready in just 25 minutes. The smoky paprika and cumin seasonings elevate the taste, while the versatility of this recipe allows you to serve it over rice, in lettuce wraps, or even as a filling for stuffed peppers. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or feeding the family, this dish promises to be a hit at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 small onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional, for heat)
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- 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, for brightness)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until soft (about 3 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- 2. Add ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until no longer pink (5–6 minutes).
- 3. Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder (if using), salt, and black pepper. Add sliced bell peppers and cook for another 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- 4. Pour in chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce; stir well and let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- 5. 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 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg