Organic Ground Turkey High Protein Low Carb Meal

5.0 · 2 ratings

This organic ground turkey high protein low carb meal is a quick skillet of turkey, bell peppers, celery, onion and tomatoes. Simple, hearty and perfect for hitting your protein goals.

Total20 min
Serves2
Calories558
Protein74g
Skillet of organic ground turkey with bell peppers, celery and tomatoes

High Protein Low Carb: This Organic Ground Turkey High Protein Low Carb Meal is a simple skillet of ground turkey, bell peppers, celery and tomatoes.

The recipe

Organic Ground Turkey High Protein Low Carb Meal

5.0 from 2 ratings

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Serves
2
Colorful Recipes kitchen-tested
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Sauté the onion and garlic for .

  2. Add the ground turkey and sauté, breaking it apart, until no longer pink.

  3. Add the red pepper, celery and tomatoes.

  4. Add salt, pepper and spices to taste (optional).

  5. Continue cooking until the veggies are tender.

  6. Serve over a bed of mixed greens. For a non-low-carb option, serve over rice.

Notes

The yield is intended to be just 2. The point of this high protein low carb meal is, well, to eat a lot of protein. Adjust the servings as needed.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings per recipe
Serving size1 serving
Amount per servingCalories
558
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27g35%
Cholesterol 255mg85%
Sodium 282mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
Protein 74g148%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Macro mix

  • 50% Protein 74g
  • 8% Carbs 12g
  • 42% Fat 27g

Protein score

13.3g protein per 100 calories

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Nutrition is an estimate per serving carried over from our original recipe card and will vary with brands and portions. Use it as a guide, not medical advice.

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Behind the recipe

The story, tips & photos

High Protein: 74 g

Low Carbs: 12 g

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High Protein Low Carbs

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Organic Ground Turkey High Protein Low Carb Meal

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Skillet of organic ground turkey with bell peppers, celery and tomatoes
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Questions & comments 2

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  1. AAna

    This looks good and this is a great way to do a high protein kick every now and then or even more often as it’s healthy for you and this is for sure a tasty option and alternative to say protein shakes…also a high metabolism booster as I get hungry again in 2 hours with high protein low carb eating! Ground turkey is great and I like using it. Organic ground turkey is delicious, too!

    P.s. I hope my comment doesn’t go through twice! I tried to post once and lost my comment 🙂

    1. NickAuthor

      Thanks, Ana! We plan on posting more High Protein Low Carb quick-to-prepare meals and snacks that are very filling and not just high in protein and make you hungry a few minutes after ????

      I see you joined the newsletter! So you will be the first to know.

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