Ground Turkey and Peppers Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean or leaner)
• 2 bell peppers (any color)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving, optional)
• Hot sauce (for serving, optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and slice the bell peppers. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

5. 5

   Add the ground turkey to the skillet and break it up with a spoon or spatula.

6. 6

   Cook the turkey until it's fully browned and no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.

7. 7

   Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet with the ground turkey.

8. 8

   Stir in the Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.

9. 9

   Cook until the peppers are tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

11. 11

    Serve hot.