Description
Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a quick, nutritious dish that brings the family together with its savory flavors and vibrant colors. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a satisfying meal featuring lean ground turkey and fresh zucchini, all seasoned to perfection. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this one-pan wonder is not only delicious but also easy to clean up afterward.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and slice zucchini; dice the onion.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Crumble in ground turkey, cooking until browned and no longer pink.
- Stir in minced garlic and zucchini slices; cook until zucchini is tender yet crunchy (about 5-7 minutes).
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; stir to combine.
- Serve hot from the skillet with rice or whole-grain bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg