Description
Ground turkey and peppers is a vibrant, flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe combines lean ground turkey with colorful bell peppers, aromatic spices, and hearty onions to create a delicious meal that pleases the palate. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or enjoy it straight from the skillet. Gather your loved ones around the table for a delightful culinary experience that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula; cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in sliced bell peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Season with cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Simmer on low heat for another 3-5 minutes to meld flavors together.
- Serve hot over rice or in warm tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg