Description
A quick, colorful skillet meal made with lean ground turkey, fresh bell peppers, and smoky spices. Ready in under 30 minutes — healthy, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep.
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 for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for about 3 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook briefly until aromatic.
2. Add ground turkey, break it into small pieces, and cook until no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes.
3. Season with paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in sliced bell peppers and cook 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
4. Pour in chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce; stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
5. Remove from heat, add lime juice, and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust spice levels to taste using more or less chili powder or by adding red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
If you want more sauce, increase the broth or add tomato sauce.
Leftovers can be reused in tacos, burrito bowls, wraps, or stuffed into baked potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg