Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and paprika; cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground turkey. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon (about 7-10 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper, reduce heat to low, and simmer for another 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- If desired, stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables like zucchini or corn for more variety.
- For added spice, include diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg