Description
A quick and flavorful ground turkey and peppers skillet meal that’s healthy, high-protein, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and versatile enough to serve on its own or over rice, pasta, or in bowls.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- Juice of 1/2 lime (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Add the ground turkey to the skillet and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until the turkey is no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes.
3. Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat the turkey evenly with the seasonings.
4. Add the sliced bell peppers and stir everything together. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the peppers begin to soften but still have a slight crunch.
5. Pour in the chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for 2–3 minutes so the flavors combine.
6. Turn off the heat and squeeze in fresh lime juice if using. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
This dish is best served fresh but also works well for meal prep.
Adjust the seasonings to match your preferred spice level.
For extra sauce, add a splash of tomato sauce or a little more chicken broth.
Leftovers can be used in tacos, burrito bowls, or stuffed into baked potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg