Description
A quick and easy ground turkey and peppers recipe that comes together in just 25 minutes. This flavorful skillet dish combines lean ground turkey with colorful bell peppers, green onions, and a blend of spices for a healthy and satisfying meal. Perfect served over rice or pasta, it’s a great option for busy weeknights and picky eaters alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound ground turkey
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Serving Suggestion
- Rice or pasta, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the ground turkey: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon as you go, until it is almost cooked through but still slightly pink, about 5 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the diced red and green bell peppers along with the sliced green onions. Cook until the peppers soften, approximately 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic about 2 minutes into this step so it has time to cook but not burn.
- Season the dish: Pour in the Worcestershire sauce, sprinkle the smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over the mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the turkey to finish cooking.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the ground turkey and peppers hot over cooked rice or pasta for a complete and balanced meal.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, ready in just 30 minutes including prep and cook time.
- Try serving it with rice, pasta, or using it as a filling for tacos for a versatile meal option.
- The dish is great for picky eaters due to its mild but flavorful seasoning.
- To keep it dairy-free, omit any cheese toppings and enjoy as is.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 152 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 684 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg
