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Cottage cheese turkey pepper skillet served in a pan with fresh vegetables.

Cottage Cheese Turkey Pepper Skillet

A quick and healthy one-pan meal featuring ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, and creamy cottage cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey Lean ground turkey for a healthier option.
  • 1 cup cottage cheese For a creamier texture, ricotta cheese can be used.
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced Fresh vegetables are recommended.
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced Fresh vegetables are recommended.
  • 1 onion, sliced Fresh vegetables are recommended.
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Adjust to taste.
  • to taste salt To enhance flavor.
  • to taste pepper To enhance flavor.
  • olive oil For cooking.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onion and bell peppers, cooking until they soften.
  3. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
  5. Reduce heat and fold in the cottage cheese, cooking until heated through.
  6. Serve warm.

Notes

This dish can be served on its own or with a side of rice, quinoa, or whole grain bread. It also makes a great filling for lettuce wraps. Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor and texture. You can add more spices for extra flavor.