Description
Ground Turkey and Peppers is a quick and nutritious meal that brings together the savory flavors of ground turkey and colorful bell peppers in a single skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish can be ready in under 30 minutes while being both satisfying and low-carb. With its blend of spices and fresh vegetables, it’s not only delicious but also family-friendly, making it an ideal option for everyone at the dinner table. Whether served over rice, quinoa, or wrapped in tortillas, this recipe is versatile enough to suit your preferences. Enjoy a healthy meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
- 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)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft (about 3 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for another 30 seconds.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink (5-6 minutes).
- Sprinkle in spices (smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper) and stir to coat the turkey evenly.
- Mix in sliced bell peppers and cook for another 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce; stir well and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Squeeze lime juice over the top and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (215g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg