Ground Turkey and Peppers

This quick and easy stir-fry features lean ground turkey cooked in a savory, semi-sweet sauce, tossed with a colorful medley of red, yellow, and green bell peppers. Perfect for a busy weeknight meal, this recipe is packed with flavor and nutrition.

Recipe: Ground Turkey and Peppers

Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced

• 1 large green bell pepper, sliced

• 1/2 large onion, sliced (optional)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)

• 1/2 cup chicken or beef broth

• 1/2 tsp cornstarch, mixed with 1 tsp cold water

• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prep the Veggies: Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips. Mince the garlic. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, and broth. Set aside.

2. Brown the Turkey: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).

3. Sauté the Peppers: Remove the turkey from the skillet and set aside. Add the sliced peppers and onion (if using) to the same skillet. Sauté until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.

4. Combine and Sauce: Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Return the cooked turkey to the skillet. Pour the sauce mixture over the ingredients.

5. Thicken the Sauce: Add the cornstarch slurry and stir constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the turkey and peppers, about 2-3 minutes.

6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately over rice, quinoa, or noodles.