Description
A vibrant, colorful meal featuring ground turkey and bell peppers, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Rice, lettuce wraps, or taco shells, for serving
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm a couple of tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the chopped bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook until the peppers are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Enjoy it over cooked rice, nestled in lettuce wraps, or loaded into taco shells!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze portions for 2-3 months. Experiment with additional spices or vegetables to cater to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground turkey, peppers, healthy dinner, one pan meal, quick recipe