Ground Turkey and Peppers Recipe | Quick and Healthy

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot and sauté until softened.

Add chopped garlic and continue cooking for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.

Push the vegetables to one side of the pot.

Add more olive oil to the empty side of the pot and allow it to heat.

Add ground turkey to the heated side of the pot, crumbling it as you add it.

Season the turkey with salt, black pepper, and all-purpose seasoning or chili powder.

Cook the turkey until it is cooked through to your liking.

Mix the cooked turkey with the sautéed vegetables.

Lower the heat and taste for seasoning, adjusting as necessary.

Garnish with chopped green onions or fresh parsley.

Turn off the heat and cover the pot to allow it to simmer briefly.

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