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Ground Turkey and Peppers

A delicious and healthy dish featuring ground turkey and vibrant bell peppers, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat and Aromatics

  • 1 pound ground turkey Make sure to cook thoroughly until no longer pink.
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Vegetables and Seasoning

  • 2 medium bell peppers, chopped Use any color.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Adjust for more smokiness.
  • 1 teaspoon cumin Adjust for a deeper flavor.
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Serving Options

  • Cooked rice or lettuce leaves For serving.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  • Add ground turkey, cook until browned.
  • Stir in chopped bell peppers, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook until the peppers are tender.

Serving

  • Serve over rice, in lettuce wraps, or as a taco filling.

Notes

For added nutrition, mix in other vegetables like zucchini or corn. You can customize this dish by using different meats or vegetables.
Keyword Bell Peppers, Ground Turkey, Healthy Recipe, quick dinner, Weeknight Meal