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A quick, healthy, and versatile skillet meal featuring lean ground turkey and colorful bell peppers sautéed with simple seasonings for a flavorful and comforting dish ready in about 20 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey (lean)
  • 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (can substitute coconut aminos or tamari)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Chop onions, bell peppers, and garlic.
  3. Add onions to the hot oil and cook about 2 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add ground turkey; break it up with a spatula and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until no pink remains.
  6. Stir in chopped bell peppers and cook about 5 minutes until the peppers are tender but still slightly crisp.
  7. Mix in tomato paste, soy sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper, stirring to coat evenly.
  8. Let the skillet simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to develop flavors.
  9. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Use a mix of red, yellow, and green bell peppers for a sweet and colorful dish., Swap ground turkey for ground chicken, lean beef, or crumbled sausage if desired., Add heat with red pepper flakes, sliced jalapeños, or hot sauce., Finish with a splash of balsamic vinegar or fresh lime juice for added flavor., Serve over rice, quinoa, in tortillas or lettuce wraps, or stuff into roasted bell peppers., This dish stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days and freezes up to 3 months., Reheat gently to maintain texture; add a splash of lime juice or soy sauce after reheating to brighten flavors.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approximately 250 calories per serving
  • Fat: Moderate, primarily from olive oil and lean turkey fat
  • Carbohydrates: Moderate, mostly from bell peppers and optional serving accompaniments
  • Protein: About 25g per serving