Description
Ground Turkey and Peppers is a quick and healthy meal packed with colorful vegetables and lean protein, perfect for busy weeknights. This flavorful dish combines ground turkey with vibrant bell peppers and aromatic spices, making it a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping bell peppers and onions, and mincing garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil, then add ground turkey and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add chopped onions and garlic to the cooked turkey, stirring well. After a couple of minutes, add diced bell peppers.
- Season the mixture with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes before serving hot over quinoa.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is great for meal prep; you can make a large batch to enjoy throughout the week.
- Feel free to use ground chicken or lean beef as alternatives to ground turkey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg