Description
This Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet recipe is a quick and easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. Packed with lean protein and nutritious vegetables, this dish is flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Turkey:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 medium zucchinis (halved lengthwise and sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Other:
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook turkey: Brown ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add garlic and onion: Cook until softened.
- Sauté vegetables: Add zucchini and red bell pepper, sauté until tender.
- Season: Add Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Pour in chicken broth, simmer to blend flavors.
- Finish: Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan, garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Enhance with red pepper flakes or lemon juice for extra flavor.
- Pairs well with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
