Description
Ground Turkey and Peppers Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. This vibrant stir fry combines lean ground turkey with colorful bell peppers, onion, and aromatic garlic and ginger for a meal that’s both nutritious and delicious. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices. Serve it over rice or quinoa for a satisfying dinner that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 cups bell peppers (sliced; any color)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in sliced bell peppers and onion; cook until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in soy sauce, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir well and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or quinoa, garnished with green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg