Heart-Healthy Keema

Satisfy your craving for flavorful comfort food with this Heart-Healthy Keema, a lighter twist on a classic dish perfect for nutritious weeknight dinners. Made with lean ground turkey, antioxidant-rich tomatoes, and vibrant green bell peppers, this wholesome recipe delivers bold, aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and garam masala without sacrificing your health goals. A hint of olive oil keeps it heart-smart, while frozen peas add a touch of natural sweetness and a pop of color. Ready in under an hour, this keema pairs wonderfully with whole grain bread or brown rice for a balanced, high-protein meal your whole family will love. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon for a bright finishing touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams lean ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 2 medium tomato
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 150 grams frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 bunch cilantro leaves
• 1 medium lemon

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger. Dice the tomatoes and green bell pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle for a few seconds.

Step 3

Add the chopped onions to the pan. Sauté until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula to ensure there are no large chunks. Cook until the turkey is no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, turmeric powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well to combine all ingredients.

Step 7

Cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to break down and the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Add the frozen peas to the mixture and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 9

Sprinkle garam masala over the keema and mix well. Turn off the heat.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.

Step 11

Serve the heart-healthy keema with whole grain bread or brown rice for a balanced meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1410.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1366.6

Total Fat 68.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 357.1mg	0%
Sodium 5066.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 93.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.5g	0%
Total Sugars 44.4g
Protein 117.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 360.2mg	0%
Iron 18.5mg	0%
Potassium 3027.4mg	0%

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

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.1%

Protein: 32.3%

Carbs: 25.6%