Description
Ground Turkey and Peppers Stir Fry is a quick, colorful dish bursting with flavor that transforms any dinner into a festive occasion. With crunchy bell peppers and savory ground turkey sizzling together, this recipe is not only easy to make but also perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Serve it over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps for a fun twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for sautéing)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and slice the bell peppers and onion. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
- Cook the ground turkey: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil and add ground turkey. Cook until browned.
- Add aromatics and veggies: Stir in onion, garlic, ginger, and bell peppers. Sauté for about five minutes until veggies are tender yet crisp.
- Season it up: Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix well to coat ingredients evenly. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Final touches: Remove from heat once everything is heated through. Serve hot over rice or noodles or in lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Swap bell peppers for zucchini or mushrooms for variety. Experiment with sauces like teriyaki or sweet chili to personalize your stir fry.