Description
This Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. Lean ground turkey is cooked with fresh zucchini, onions, and a blend of herbs and spices, creating a delicious and healthy dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Turkey:
- 1 pound ground turkey
Zucchinis:
- 2 medium zucchinis
Other:
- 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 olive oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion: Peel and finely chop the onion. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic: Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook turkey: Crumble the ground turkey into the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes until fully browned.
- Prepare zucchini: Wash and slice the zucchinis. Add zucchini slices to the skillet.
- Cook zucchini: Stir the zucchini into the meat and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Season: Add oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta for a more substantial meal.
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Ground Turkey, Zucchini, Skillet Recipe, One-Pan Meal, Healthy Dinner
