Description
Ground Turkey and Peppers is a quick, protein-packed weeknight dinner that comes together in about 25 minutes. Juicy ground turkey is sautéed with red, yellow, and green peppers, onion, and garlic, then brightened with paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and lime juice. Naturally gluten-free and Paleo-friendly, it’s a versatile skillet meal that shines over rice, in lettuce wraps, or as taco filling—perfect for busy cooks seeking bold flavor fast and easy leftovers. Great for meal prep and kid-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground turkey and cook 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart until browned.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet.
- Sprinkle in paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook 5–7 minutes until vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
- Stir in lime juice and mix well.
- Serve hot over rice, in lettuce wraps, or as taco filling.
Notes
- Ready in about 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- Gluten-free and Paleo-friendly.
- Customize spice level or swap peppers for other vegetables.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch.
- Versatile: serve with rice, lettuce wraps, or as taco filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Ground Turkey and Peppers, quick weeknight dinner, high-protein, gluten-free, paleo-friendly, bell peppers, turkey skillet, easy dinner, 25-minute meal