Description
A quick and delicious skillet dish featuring ground turkey and bell peppers, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Add the drained diced tomatoes and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- If using, stir in the cooked quinoa or rice until well mixed and heated.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added heat, include a diced jalapeño or sprinkle in some red pepper flakes.
- Substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean beef for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg