Description
This Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is a quick and easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for a healthy dinner option. Packed with lean protein and vegetables, this dish is flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium zucchinis (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese (optional)
- chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the turkey: Break it up with a spoon until browned and cooked through.
- Add onion and garlic: Sauté until softened.
- Stir in vegetables: Zucchini, bell pepper, and tomatoes.
- Season and cook: Add Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle over the top and cover until melted.
- Garnish and serve: With chopped herbs if desired.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for heat or stir in cooked rice or quinoa to stretch the meal.
- You can also swap turkey for ground chicken or beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
