Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet Recipe
This Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is an easy and flavorful one-pan dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of lean ground turkey, fresh zucchini, and savory seasonings makes for a delicious and healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Turkey:
- 1 pound ground turkey
Zucchinis:
- 2 medium zucchinis
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion: Peel and finely chop the onion. Add it to the skillet and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Cook garlic: Peel and mince the garlic, then add it to the skillet for 30 seconds.
- Cook turkey: Crumble ground turkey into the skillet and cook until browned.
- Prepare zucchini: Wash, trim, and slice the zucchinis.
- Cook zucchini: Add zucchini to the skillet with turkey and cook until slightly softened.
- Season: Add oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour in chicken broth and simmer.
- Finish: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the skillet, stir until melted, adjust seasoning, and serve.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of quinoa or brown rice for a complete meal.
- Feel free to customize the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Ground Turkey, Zucchini Skillet, One-Pan Meal, Healthy Dinner
