Description
Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a quick, healthy meal that combines lean turkey with fresh zucchini for a satisfying dish bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, this skillet meal is not only easy to prepare but also customizable based on what you have at home. With vibrant colors and rich textures, it’s a family-friendly option that proves healthy eating can be delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning or taco seasoning
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Slice zucchini, dice onion, and slice bell pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until browned (5-6 minutes).
- Stir in zucchini and bell peppers; sauté until vegetables are tender yet crisp (about 5 minutes).
- Season with Italian or taco seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
- Serve hot, ideally paired with rice or on its own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg