Description
Ground turkey and peppers come together in a vibrant, flavorful dish that is both healthy and satisfying. This easy recipe features lean ground turkey sautéed with colorful bell peppers, aromatic garlic, and spices that create a delightful meal perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its customizable ingredients and quick preparation, this dish promises to please even the pickiest eaters!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Crumble in the ground turkey, cooking until browned evenly (about 5 to 7 minutes).
- Stir in sliced bell peppers; cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over rice or in tortillas for a delightful meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg