Description
This Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet recipe is a quick, flavorful, and healthy dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. With a mix of ground turkey, zucchini, and bell pepper seasoned with Italian spices, this skillet meal is both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Turkey Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
Veggies and Seasoning:
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Touches:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Turkey: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until softened.
- Cook Veggies: Stir in zucchini and bell pepper. Season with Italian spices, salt, and pepper; cook until tender.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with Parmesan, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a heartier meal.
- You can also add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
