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Ground Turkey And Peppers

A flavorful and healthy dish featuring ground turkey sautéed with vibrant bell peppers and seasoned to perfection. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Peppers
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lime lime cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Season the turkey with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet and stir well. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the peppers are tender.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to customize the peppers or add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for additional flavor and nutrition.

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