Ground Turkey and Peppers: A Healthy, Quick Delight for Dinner
Ground Turkey and Peppers: A Flavorful, Healthy, and Quick Meal
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Add diced bell peppers, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne (if using), and cook until peppers are tender.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be served over rice or with tortillas.
- For added flavor, consider topping with cheese or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg