Description
Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a quick, healthy one-pan meal made with lean ground turkey, tender zucchini, tomatoes, and simple spices. This easy 30-minute dinner is packed with protein and vegetables, making it perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dice zucchini into even pieces and prepare onion and garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook while breaking it apart until browned.
- Push turkey to one side and add onion, cooking until fragrant.
- Add garlic and cook briefly, stirring carefully.
- Stir in zucchini, diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, chili powder, and oregano.
- Cook until zucchini is just tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, adjust seasoning if needed, and allow to rest briefly before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook zucchini, as it releases water quickly and can become mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: ground turkey and zucchini skillet, turkey zucchini recipe, healthy turkey skillet