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
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1 lb ground turkey
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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3 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp ground cumin
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½ tsp chili powder (optional)
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½ tsp salt (or to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
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¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
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Juice of ½ lime (optional)
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Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook for about 3 minutes until translucent.
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Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add ground turkey and break it up with a spoon. Cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
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Season with paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
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Add bell peppers and cook for 3–4 minutes until just tender but still slightly crisp.
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Stir in chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
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Turn off heat, add lime juice if using, and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley.
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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