Description
Ground Turkey and Peppers is a healthy, flavorful, and quick-to-make dish. Lean ground turkey is sautéed with colorful bell peppers, onions, and seasonings for a satisfying meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook turkey: Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula.
- Add vegetables: Stir in sliced bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Cook 5–7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Season: Add paprika, salt, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well and cook another 2 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot as a main dish, over rice, or with tortillas for a quick meal.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce. You can also sprinkle shredded cheese on top before serving for a cheesy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: ground turkey, bell peppers, healthy stir-fry, quick dinner