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Ground Turkey and Peppers Skillet: A Quick and Tasty Meal

A quick and tasty meal featuring ground turkey and colorful bell peppers, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 bell peppers any color, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the diced bell peppers, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the peppers are tender.
  5. Add the drained diced tomatoes and corn to the skillet. Stir well and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For added flavor, try incorporating a teaspoon of chili powder for some heat.
  • Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt on top.
  • You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or beef for a different taste.

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