Ingredients
– 500 g turkey (fillet or breast)
– 2 tablespoons of olive oil
– 1 medium onion (chopped)
– 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
– 1 red pepper (chopped)
– 1 yellow pepper (chopped)
– 1 green pepper (chopped)
– 1 medium carrot (chopped)
– 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Calorie content of products (approximately)
– Turkey (raw, without skin) – 135 kcal per 100 g
– Olive oil – 119 kcal per 1 tablespoon
– Onions – 40 kcal per 100 g
– Garlic – 149 kcal per 100 g
– Red pepper – 31 kcal per 100 g
– Yellow pepper – 27 kcal per 100 g
– Green pepper – 20 kcal per 100 g
– Carrots – 41 kcal per 100 g
– Zucchini – 17 kcal per 100 g
Calorie count
Approximate number of calories in a dish: depends on portion size and cooking method. Certain cooking components will add calories, e.g. olive oil for frying.
Roast turkey with vegetables, 1 serving (200 g) approximately can contain about 400-500 kcal.
Roast turkey with vegetables – cooking process
1. Prepare the turkey, rinse it under cold water and cut it into small pieces.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and fry them until soft and lightly golden.
4. Place the turkey pieces in a skillet and fry them until golden on all sides. This will take about 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Add sliced red, yellow and green peppers, as well as carrots and zucchini.
6. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir-fry the vegetables along with the turkey, stirring occasionally, about 5 to 7 minutes. Or until the vegetables are soft but still retain their crispy texture. Make sure the turkey is fully cooked through and has no pink coloring inside.
7. Season the dish with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir to distribute the seasoning evenly.
8. Transfer the cooked roast turkey with vegetables to a plate and serve immediately. You can garnish the dish with fresh herbs or add a little lemon juice for brightness.
Roast turkey with vegetables – bottom line
The taste of the resulting dish will be juicy and fragrant. The turkey will be tender and juicy, and the vegetables will add freshness and crispness. The combination of onions, garlic and peppers will give the dish spicy notes. This dish goes well with a variety of side dishes such as mashed potatoes, quinoa or vegetable rice.
Keep in mind that the suggested calories are approximate and may vary depending on specific foods and cooking methods. If you are watching your diet calories, it is recommended that you use skinless turkey and control the amount of oil added when frying vegetables.