Description
Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan meal that combines lean ground turkey with fresh zucchini and colorful vegetables. This quick and nutritious recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, taking just 30 minutes to prepare. Each bite is packed with flavor and health benefits, making it a satisfying choice for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the zucchini, onion, bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet. Cook until browned, about 7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Fold in the diced zucchini and cook for another 5 minutes until slightly tender but still crunchy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Customize your skillet by adding other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms. For extra flavor, consider incorporating spices such as cumin or chili powder. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.