Description
This delicious skillet recipe combines ground turkey with Brussels sprouts, sautéed onion, and garlic for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing them until they become translucent and fragrant, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook it, breaking it apart, until it is fully browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in the halved Brussels sprouts along with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, mixing everything well for even seasoning.
- Pour in 1/4 cup of chicken broth, cover the skillet with a lid, and let it cook for 5-7 minutes until the Brussels sprouts are tender, steaming them gently.
- Remove the lid, stir in the lemon juice to add brightness and a fresh flavor before serving.
Notes
- This dish is a great source of protein and can be served as a healthy weeknight dinner.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg