Description
A quick, healthy, and flavorful one-pan dinner, this Ground Turkey and Peppers recipe is packed with lean protein, colorful bell peppers, and bold spices. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a no-fuss family dinner.
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
½ tsp chili powder (optional)
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
Juice of ½ lime (optional)
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook for about 3 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add ground turkey and break it up with a spoon. Cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
Season with paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Add bell peppers and cook for 3–4 minutes until just tender but still slightly crisp.
Stir in chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Turn off heat, add lime juice if using, and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley.
Serve hot on its own or with rice, quinoa, or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
Use frozen bell peppers in a pinch—no need to thaw.
Add mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini to increase veggie content.
For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or extra chili powder.
Stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days—great for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg