Description
Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan dish that captures the essence of summer dining. This quick and nutritious meal features tender ground turkey sautéed with fresh zucchini, bell peppers, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this skillet recipe promises delightful flavors and an appealing presentation. Serve it hot for a comforting dinner that your whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in zucchini and bell pepper; cook until slightly softened but still crunchy (4-5 minutes).
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix well to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, then serve hot from the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute with other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms. For added flavor, consider incorporating soy sauce or shredded cheese at the end.