Description
Ground turkey and peppers come together in this vibrant, nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With its savory flavors and colorful presentation, this recipe will satisfy your taste buds while providing a healthy dose of protein. Whether you’re preparing a cozy weeknight dinner or hosting a lively gathering, this easy-to-make meal is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust for spice preference)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook thoroughly until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the diced bell peppers along with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the peppers are tender yet slightly crisp (around 5 more minutes).
- Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Serve hot over rice or in taco shells.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg