Description
This healthy ground turkey skillet recipe is a quick and flavorful dinner option packed with vegetables and spices. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight meal, it combines sautéed onions, garlic, bell peppers, and spinach with seasoned ground turkey simmered in diced tomatoes for a comforting and well-rounded dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups spinach
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes soft and translucent, releasing fragrant aromas.
- Cook Ground Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet with the sautéed aromatics. Cook, stirring frequently, until the turkey is fully browned and cooked through.
- Add Vegetables and Spices: Stir in the chopped bell pepper, diced tomatoes along with their juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix everything until well combined.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the bell peppers to soften.
- Wilt Spinach: Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the spinach has wilted and incorporated into the dish.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Serve over brown rice, quinoa, or with whole grain tortillas for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Fresh spinach can be substituted with kale or Swiss chard for variation.
- Ground turkey breast is preferable for a leaner option.
