Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring ground turkey, peppers, and aromatic spices, cooked to perfection in a skillet. This recipe, inspired by a family favorite, offers a balance of savory and slightly spicy elements that pair beautifully with rice or noodles.
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Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- Some chopped greens from green onions
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow preferred), chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound ground turkey, preferably ground turkey thighs
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder or chili powder (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Sauté the onions, bell pepper, and garlic: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Cook chopped onions and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add ground turkey, salt, and chipotle chili powder: Push vegetables to one side of the pan. Add more oil to the empty side. Place chunks of ground turkey in the pan, season with salt and chipotle or chili powder. Brown the turkey on both sides.
- Stir in the peppers and onions: Once the turkey is cooked through, mix in the onions and peppers. Season with salt and chili powder. Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley or cilantro.
- Serve: Enjoy the dish on its own or with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 451
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 198mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
