Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- Juice of ½ lime (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to break it up into small pieces. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
- Sprinkle in smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat turkey evenly with seasonings. Add sliced bell peppers and stir together. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until peppers start to soften.
- Pour in chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce. Stir everything together and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Turn off heat and squeeze fresh lime juice for extra flavor. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
This dish can be customized with additional veggies or substituted proteins. Perfect for meal prep and leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg