Description
Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a quick, delicious weeknight meal that combines lean ground turkey with fresh zucchini and vibrant spices. This hearty dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a family favorite that’s easy to prepare. Ideal for busy nights or casual gatherings, this skillet recipe is not only nutritious but also visually appealing, ensuring everyone at your table will be satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the zucchini, bell pepper, and onion. Mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions until soft (3-4 minutes), then add minced garlic.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and crumble it in. Cook until browned all over (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped zucchini and bell pepper along with Italian seasoning. Cook until vegetables are tender (5-7 minutes).
- If using fresh herbs, sprinkle on top before serving. Serve hot!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg