Description
Indulge in the vibrant and satisfying Ground Turkey and Bell Pepper Skillet, a one-pan wonder that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This dish combines lean ground turkey with colorful bell peppers and aromatic spices to create a flavorful meal that is both healthy and quick to prepare. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy a nutritious dinner that’s not only easy to make but also customizable based on your preferences. Serve it alone, over rice or in tortillas for a complete meal that will impress the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 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)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onions for about 3 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Incorporate ground turkey; break it up and cook until no longer pink (about 5-6 minutes).
- Season with smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Add sliced bell peppers; cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce; let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Finish with lime juice and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 455mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg