Description
Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a wholesome quick meal that combines lean ground turkey with fresh zucchini for a comforting dish. This flavorful skillet recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, offering a satisfying blend of textures and colors to delight your taste buds. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can have dinner ready in no time—making it a go-to for healthy eating without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and diced bell pepper; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula; cook until browned (about 6-8 minutes).
- Mix in sliced zucchini, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until zucchini is tender but still crisp (3-4 minutes).
- Serve hot on its own or over rice/quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg