Description
A flavorful and nutritious skillet meal featuring ground turkey and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 can (13 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups chopped vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, spinach)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (cilantro or mint)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil. Sauté diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned all over (about 7 minutes).
- Stir in cumin and chili powder; toast spices for enhanced flavor.
- Pour in coconut milk and stir well to combine. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- While the turkey simmers, chop your favorite vegetables and add them to the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking or serve fresh on top.
- Serve in bowls topped with fresh herbs and optional toasted nuts or seeds.
Notes
- This dish is versatile; feel free to add any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.
- For a spicy kick, increase the amount of chili powder or add a diced jalapeño.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg