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A colorful skillet dish featuring slices of turkey, vibrant red and green peppers, and seasoned herbs in a sizzling pan

Swift Turkey & Peppers Skillet: A Weeknight Favorite!

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Discover a quick and nutritious weeknight dinner with our Swift Turkey & Peppers Skillet. This flavorful stir-fry combines lean ground turkey with colorful bell peppers and aromatic seasonings, making it a wholesome and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: slice the bell peppers and onion, mince the garlic.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, cook until browned, season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but crisp.
  4. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce if using, and sesame oil. Mix well and cook for 1 minute to meld flavors. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

  • Can substitute ground chicken or beef based on preference.
  • Oyster sauce is optional; use hoisin or honey if unavailable.
  • Best served immediately, but leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Low Carb, High Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg