Description
Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a quick and flavorful dish that brings together lean turkey and fresh zucchini for a nutritious weeknight meal. With just a handful of ingredients, this skillet recipe is not only easy to prepare but also adaptable to your favorite seasonal veggies. Enjoy the savory blend of flavors while creating lasting family memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the zucchini, onion, bell pepper, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground turkey. Cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula.
- Stir in minced garlic and zucchini; cook for another 3-4 minutes until zucchini is tender but still crunchy.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir well and let simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Optional: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg