Description
Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a delightful one-pan meal that combines lean ground turkey with tender zucchini and vibrant bell peppers, creating a flavorful dish that’s quick to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights, this nutritious recipe is not only easy to whip up but also captivatingly delicious, ensuring you savor every bite. Packed with protein and colorful veggies, it’s an ideal comfort food that brings family and friends together at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until soft and translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic followed by ground turkey. Cook until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces.
- Add zucchini along with oregano and smoked paprika. Mix well to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes until zucchini is tender but still crisp.
- Serve hot directly from the skillet or transfer to bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg