Description
Ground Turkey and Peppers is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines lean turkey with colorful bell peppers for a satisfying meal. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering bold flavors while remaining healthy and low in calories. The delightful aroma as it cooks will have your family anticipating dinner, making it a perfect addition to your weeknight rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Crumble ground turkey into the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking apart with a spatula (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in bell peppers, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until peppers are tender but crisp (around 5 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot over rice or in wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg