Description
A wholesome and flavorful Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet recipe that combines lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and Italian seasonings into an easy one-pan meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is low-carb, high-protein, and gluten-free, making it a nutritious choice for a balanced diet.
Ingredients
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Skillet Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the ground turkey: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for 4–5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no longer pink.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the diced zucchini and red bell pepper. Cook for another 5–7 minutes until the vegetables become tender.
- Season the skillet: Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
- Simmer with tomato sauce: Stir in the tomato sauce and let everything simmer for 2–3 minutes until heated through and well coated.
- Add cheese and garnish: If using, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the skillet and stir until it melts slightly. Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve: Serve the skillet hot, optionally over brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Serve over brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a filling and balanced meal.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while cooking.
- Parmesan cheese is optional and can be omitted for a dairy-free version.
- Make sure to dice the vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
