Description
Ground Turkey and Peppers Stir Fry is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines tender ground turkey with colorful bell peppers and aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick stir-fry is not only easy to prepare but also a family favorite that delights the senses. With its rich flavors and appealing presentation, it transforms any meal into a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green), sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Crumble in the ground turkey and cook until browned evenly (5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they soften slightly but remain crunchy.
- Pour in soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes; mix well and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg