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Cottage Cheese Turkey Pepper Skillet served in a vibrant dish.

Cottage Cheese Turkey Pepper Skillet

A healthy and quick meal combining ground turkey, colorful vegetables, and creamy cottage cheese, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned.
  2. Add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet, cooking until they are softened.
  3. Stir in the chili powder and mix well.
Cooking
  1. Reduce heat to low and stir in the cottage cheese until everything is well combined and heated through.
  2. Serve warm.

Notes

Use a non-stick skillet for easy cooking and cleaning. Make sure to break up the ground turkey while cooking for even browning. If you prefer more spice, add some crushed red pepper or hot sauce. Feel free to add other vegetables such as zucchini or corn for more variety.