Ground Turkey and Peppers: A Juicy, Easy Weeknight Delight
Enjoy a delicious and easy dinner with ground turkey and peppers, perfect for a weeknight meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Add diced bell peppers, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the peppers are tender, around 5-7 minutes.
- Serve warm with rice or bread.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chili powder or hot sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: ground turkey and peppers, weeknight meal, easy dinner