Description
Ground turkey and peppers blend seamlessly in this vibrant, healthy dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. With lean turkey sautéed with colorful bell peppers and aromatic spices, this recipe is not only delicious but also quick to prepare. Ideal for meal prep or impressing guests, serve it in warm tortillas or over a bed of rice for a satisfying meal. Experience the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen and brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers (diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 (15 oz) can low-sodium tomato sauce
Instructions
- Dice the bell peppers and onion; mince the garlic.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent.
- Add bell peppers and cook until soft.
- Stir in ground turkey, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned.
- Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Pour in tomato sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or in tortillas; garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 375mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg