Description
This Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a quick and nutritious meal that combines lean protein with fresh vegetables, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is easy to customize with your favorite spices and additional veggies. Enjoy the delightful flavors while staying on track with your healthy eating goals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian herbs (or to taste)
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in chopped zucchini, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 5-10 minutes until zucchini is tender but still crisp.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg