Description
This Ground Turkey and Peppers Stir-Fry is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish that combines lean ground turkey with colorful bell peppers and aromatic spices. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it’s easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite vegetables and toppings.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour the olive oil into a skillet and set it over medium heat until hot, preparing for sautéing the garlic and cooking the turkey.
- Sauté the garlic. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the ground turkey. Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Add vegetables. Stir in the sliced bell peppers and onion. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
- Season the mixture. Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and serve. Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve warm, ideally over rice, quinoa, or a leafy green salad.
Notes
- You can customize the peppers by using different colors for a vibrant dish.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice for a zesty kick.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or a leafy green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
