Description
Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a quick, wholesome meal that combines lean ground turkey with tender zucchini and colorful veggies for a delightful dinner. This savory dish is not only packed with flavor but also offers a healthy option for busy weeknights, making it a family favorite everyone will love. With minimal prep and cook time, you’ll have a nutritious, satisfying meal ready to serve in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in diced zucchini and bell pepper. Sauté until slightly softened but still crunchy (3-4 minutes).
- Sprinkle in Italian seasoning along with salt and pepper; stir well.
- Reduce heat and let everything simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- If desired, add fresh basil just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute chicken for ground turkey or experiment with other veggies like carrots or mushrooms. For added creaminess, sprinkle cheese on top before serving.