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A bowl of colorful ground turkey recipe mixed with sautéed red and yellow bell peppers and onions, garnished with parsley.

Ground Turkey and Peppers Skillet

This recipe uses ground turkey, onions, bell peppers, and simple seasonings to create a quick and healthy meal. It is suitable for busy families and those seeking low-calorie dinner options.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 451
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil or 4
  • 1 cup Chopped yellow onion
  • Chopped greens from green onions if available
  • 1 Bell pepper (red or yellow preferred), chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1 pound Ground turkey, preferably ground turkey thighs
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle powder or chili powder or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add the chopped onions and bell pepper and cook until onions and peppers are softened, about a couple minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
  3. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and move that side off the burner. The empty part of the pan should be over the burner.
  4. Add one or two more tablespoons of oil to coat the empty part of the pan. Put crumpled chunks of ground turkey in the pan, and sprinkle with salt and chipotle or chili powder.
  5. Cook the turkey without stirring until it is browned on one side. Turn the pieces over to brown the other side.
  6. Once the turkey is cooked through, stir in the onions and peppers. Sprinkle with more salt and chili powder to taste. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  7. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley or cilantro.
  8. Serve alone, or with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 30gFat: 34g

Notes

Ground turkey is a good option for creating healthier versions of family meals without losing flavor. This dish works well for keto diets when served without rice or noodles.

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