Description
Ground Turkey and Peppers: Quick, flavorful skillet dinner in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell peppers and sauté for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey and break it apart with a spoon.
- Season with paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes until turkey is fully cooked and lightly browned.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot on its own, over rice, or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
- Customize with chili flakes or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Great over rice, cauliflower rice, or in lettuce wraps for lower-carb options.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing in a skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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