Description
A vibrant and nutritious one-skillet meal featuring ground turkey and colorful bell peppers, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 for heat)
- 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 for brightness)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté for about 3 minutes until they soften and become translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Stir frequently until fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes.
- Sprinkle in smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat the turkey. Add sliced bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour in chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce. Stir until well combined and let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Finish with lime juice and garnish with cilantro or parsley.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different proteins, vegetables, or spices. Don’t overcrowd the skillet for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: ground turkey, bell pepper, skillet meal, quick dinner, healthy recipe