Mediterranean Ground Turkey with Capers

Some recipes just hit differently, and this one is a perfect example. Juicy ground turkey, salty capers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a little smoky paprika come together in a simple, one-pan meal that’s ready in 20 minutes. The flavors are bright, bold, and just the right amount of briny, thanks to those capers. And if you crumble some feta on top? You’ve officially upgraded your dinner game.

Best part? It’s ridiculously easy. You’ll sauté some aromatics, brown the turkey, toss in a handful of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, and boom, dinner is served. It’s great on its own, but also works over rice, tucked into warm pita, or even spooned onto a salad.

Quick Tips

• Let the turkey brown a bit before stirring, it gives the whole dish more flavor
• Taste the capers first before adding salt, they bring plenty on their own
• If you want more veggies, toss in spinach or zucchini at the same time as the tomatoes
• Swap cherry tomatoes for sun dried tomatoes if you want a deeper, richer flavor
• A drizzle of balsamic glaze or a little extra lemon juice at the end changes the whole mood
• Want it creamier? Add a spoon of feta while it is still hot so it melts into the sauce
• Serve it over rice, couscous, quinoa, or just eat it straight out of the pan, no judgment

Yield: 2-4

Author: Sippin Foodie

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Mediterranean Ground Turkey with Capers

This Mediterranean ground turkey with capers is basically a flavor bomb that takes like 15 minutes to make. It’s got that perfect mix of juicy turkey, salty capers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a little kick from the red pepper flakes (optional of course). And if you throw some feta on top? Game. Changer. Plus, it’s all in one pan, so fewer dishes. You’re welcome.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 25 Min

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup capers, drained
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• • • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
4. Stir in capers, cherry tomatoes, oregano, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes soften slightly.
5. Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese (if using) and serve warm.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔️ Super Fast – Dinner in under 20 minutes? Yes, please.
✔️ One Pan Wonder – Less cleanup = more time to relax.
✔️ Big Mediterranean Flavor – Salty, tangy, herby, and just the right amount of smoky.
✔️ Versatile – Serve it over rice, stuff it into a pita, or pile it onto greens for a quick salad.

This is one of those meals that’s so easy, it’ll become a regular in your weeknight rotation. Make it once, and you’ll wonder why you haven’t been putting capers in everything.