Description
This Ground Turkey and Peppers recipe is a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal made with lean ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices. Perfect for weeknights, it’s versatile and meal-prep friendly.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- 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)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the turkey evenly. Add sliced bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Turn off heat, squeeze in lime juice, and garnish with cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately as desired.
Notes
- Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.
- Adjust spices to your heat preference.
- Great for meal prepping and freezing for up to 3 months.
- Serve with rice, in wraps, or over salad for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
