Description
A quick, healthy skillet meal made with ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, and warm spices. This high-protein dish comes together in under 30 minutes and is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 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)
- 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)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes, then stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned and no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes.
3. Sprinkle in smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring to coat the turkey evenly with the spices.
4. Add sliced bell peppers and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
5. Stir in chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce, then simmer for 2–3 minutes until the flavors combine. Remove from heat, squeeze in lime juice, garnish with herbs, and serve.
Notes
This dish is best served fresh but also works well for meal prep.
Adjust the spices to match your preferred heat level.
For extra sauce, add a splash of tomato sauce or a little more chicken broth.
Leftovers can be used for tacos, burrito bowls, or stuffed into baked potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg