Description
Ground turkey and peppers is a flavorful and healthy weeknight meal that combines lean protein, fresh vegetables, and savory spices for a nutritious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned and cooked through.
3. Add the diced onion, sliced bell peppers, and minced garlic; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in the smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour in the chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce; simmer for 3-5 minutes.
6. Finish by squeezing in lime juice and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
This dish is versatile; feel free to adjust spice levels or add more vegetables as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg