Description
Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a quick and nutritious meal featuring ground turkey, fresh zucchini, and aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan recipe is both healthy and full of flavor, making it a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or your favorite herbs)
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink.
- Add diced zucchini and stir well. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired, before serving!
Notes
- This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months; cool completely before transferring to a freezer-safe container.
- Great served over rice, quinoa, or as taco filling.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach to enhance nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg