Description
Ground turkey and peppers is a quick and healthy weeknight dinner that brings together lean protein and vibrant vegetables, making it both nutritious and visually appealing. This one-skillet dish comes together in just 30 minutes, perfect for those busy nights when you want a delicious meal without the fuss. Flavorful seasonings like smoked paprika and cumin elevate the taste, while the colorful bell peppers add freshness and crunch. Whether served on its own or with rice, tortillas, or a salad, this recipe is versatile enough to suit any palate. Enjoy this easy-to-make dish that’s not only satisfying but also great for meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (about 3 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add ground turkey to skillet; break it into small pieces with a wooden spoon and cook until no longer pink (5-6 minutes).
- Sprinkle in smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat turkey evenly.
- Add sliced bell peppers; cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften but still have some crunch.
- Pour in chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce; stir well and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Finish with fresh lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg