west-african

Spiced Turkey and Plantain Skillet with Bell Peppers

This simmered dish pairs ground turkey with ripe plantain, peeled and sliced, bell pepper, sliced and onion, sliced. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.

Dinner

Easy

Balanced High satiety Gluten free

Set your calorie target 650 kcal

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Estimated macros per portion

34 g Protein

71 g Carbohydrates

27 g Fat

9 g Fiber

Ingredients

650 kcal · 1 portion

Ingredient quantities automatically adjust to your calorie target.

149g ground turkey 221 kcal
157g ripe plantain, peeled and sliced 228 kcal
122g bell pepper, sliced 38 kcal
61g onion, sliced 24 kcal
16g tomato paste 13 kcal
5g garlic, minced 7 kcal
13g vegetable oil 115 kcal
0.44 tsp (1g) dried thyme 1 kcal
0.22 tsp (0g) black pepper 1 kcal
0.44 tsp (1g) salt 0 kcal

Cooking instructions

ripe plantainvegetable oil
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add plantain slices and cook 3-4 minutes per side until browned; move to a plate.
ground turkey
In the same skillet, add turkey and cook 4-5 minutes, breaking it up, until nearly cooked through.
bell pepperoniongarlic
Add onion and bell pepper; cook 4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
tomato pastedried thymeblack peppersalt
Stir in tomato paste, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Add a splash of water and simmer 2 minutes to coat everything.
ripe plantain
Return plantains to the skillet, toss gently, and cook 1 minute to warm through.