Description
A simple and flavorful one-skillet recipe featuring ground turkey and Brussels sprouts, seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner, this dish combines tender turkey, sautéed Brussels sprouts, onions, and carrots in a savory, lightly spiced sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 lb (500 g) ground turkey
- ½ lb (250 g) Brussels sprouts
- 1 onion
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 1 carrot
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as thyme or oregano)
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Oils and Liquid
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the onion, finely chop the garlic cloves, and grate the carrot. Remove any loose or yellow leaves from the Brussels sprouts, trim the bottom stem ends lightly, wash them thoroughly, and then cut each sprout into quarters.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to warm up before adding other ingredients.
- Sauté Onion: Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add Garlic and Turkey: Stir in the chopped garlic and ground turkey. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the turkey with a spatula, until it is evenly browned.
- Season the Meat: Sprinkle the sweet paprika, dried herbs, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper over the turkey mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes to let the spices bloom.
- Add Vegetables and Water: Incorporate the grated carrot and quartered Brussels sprouts into the skillet. Pour in half a cup of water to help steam and cook the vegetables evenly.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium and cook everything together for 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is fully cooked and the Brussels sprouts are tender.
Notes
- This all-in-one skillet recipe is ready in about 30 minutes, making it ideal for quick weeknight meals.
- The dish is aromatic, packed with flavor, and requires no advanced cooking skills.
- Serve it on its own or pair with mashed potatoes or rice for a more substantial meal.
- For extra heat, consider adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes during the seasoning step.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 313 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 612 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
