Description
Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a quick, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. This one-pan meal combines lean ground turkey with fresh zucchini and vibrant vegetables, creating a delightful explosion of taste and texture. With minimal prep time and easy clean-up, this recipe is not only healthy but also adaptable to whatever veggies you have on hand. Serve it over rice or enjoy it solo; either way, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis (diced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (unsalted)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by dicing zucchini, onion, bell pepper, and mincing garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground turkey; cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in zucchini and bell pepper along with Italian seasoning; cook for 3-4 minutes until veggies soften.
- Add diced tomatoes; stir well and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg