Ground Turkey and Peppers Stir Fry
Ground Turkey and Peppers Stir Fry is a quick, vibrant dish that combines lean ground turkey with colorful bell peppers for a hearty, nutritious meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this stir fry packs a punch of flavor with minimal effort. Enjoy it over rice or on its own for a low-carb option that will leave your family asking for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red, green, yellow), sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep all veggies: chop bell peppers, onion, garlic, and grate ginger.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add ground turkey; cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Sauté onion and garlic until translucent (2-3 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and ginger; cook until tender-crisp.
- Pour in soy sauce and stir to combine; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added crunch, incorporate snap peas or broccoli. To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the microwave or skillet.