Unstuffed Pepper Skillet [21 Day Fix]
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 cup cooked brown rice (I used the quick cooking brown rice to make everything faster)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- Chopped cilantro for garnish!
Instructions
- Add 1 teaspoon of your olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat
- When the pan is hot, add your ground turkey and season with salt and pepper
- Let the turkey brown in the pan, stirring occasionally until it is cooked through
- Meanwhile, cook your brown rice
- When your turkey is almost done, add 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon oregano. Stir to combine
- Set the turkey aside on a plate and add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil to your pan
- Add your veggies (pepper, onion, garlic) and season with salt and pepper. Add your cherry tomatoes in with the veggies after they have been cooking for a few minutes – stir to combine
- Let the veggies cook until they have softened. If it gets too dry, add a splash of water and stir together
- When the veggies are almost done, add the remaining spices (1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon oregano)
- Add the turkey back into the veggies along with your 1/2 cup of cooked brown rice
- Add your lime juice and stir everything together. Season to taste
- Add your cheese – you can either stir it in or sprinkle it on top and melt under the broiler or in the microwave