Description
Ground Turkey and Peppers Stir Fry is a vibrant, healthy dish that brings together lean turkey and colorful bell peppers for a flavorful, comforting meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this quick stir fry is packed with nutrition and taste. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sriracha (optional for heat)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables: Chop bell peppers, onion, and green onions.
- Cook the ground turkey: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Add aromatics: Stir in garlic and ginger; sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add vegetables: Incorporate bell peppers and onions into the skillet. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Season: Drizzle in soy sauce and optional Sriracha; stir well and let simmer for two minutes.
- Finish: Top with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg