Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet
Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is a delicious and healthy one-pan meal that combines lean ground turkey with tender zucchini and colorful bell peppers. This dish is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, as it is packed with flavor and nutrients. With just a few essential ingredients, you can create a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Enjoy the savory aroma as it cooks, and savor every bite of this hearty yet light dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop onion, garlic, zucchini, and bell peppers into small pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Push veggies to one side and add ground turkey to the other side. Cook until browned, around 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and diced zucchini; cook until zucchini is tender but still crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- If using cheese, sprinkle it on top and cover briefly until melted—about 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute zucchini with other vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for added variety. Adjust spices according to personal taste; try adding red pepper flakes for extra heat.