Description
This Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a healthy, one-pan dinner packed with lean protein and fresh veggies. Seasoned with simple spices and ready in about 30 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight meal that’s both wholesome and satisfying. Enjoy a comforting, low-carb dish that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
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Protein
- 1 lb ground turkey
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings & Pantry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Finishing Touches
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare and Chop Ingredients: Begin by dicing the zucchini and bell pepper, chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic. Having everything ready will make cooking seamless and quick.
- Cook the Ground Turkey: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until it’s no longer pink and lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the Vegetables: Add the diced zucchini and bell pepper to the pan. Stir to combine and cook for another 6-8 minutes, until the veggies start to soften but still retain a bit of bite.
- Season Everything: Sprinkle in the paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to evenly distribute all the flavors. Cook for another 2-3 minutes so the spices meld with the meat and vegetables.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra veggies, add a handful of spinach or chopped tomatoes near the end of cooking.
- Swap ground turkey for ground chicken or lean ground beef if preferred.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep and reheats well.
- Make it dairy-free by omitting the Parmesan cheese topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
