Description
This Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a quick and healthy one-pan meal packed with protein and flavorful spices. It’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1 ¼ lb) Ground Turkey (93% lean)
- 300g (10 ½ oz) Zucchini, sliced
- 150g (5 oz) Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 150g (5 oz) Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 200g (7 oz) Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 250ml (1 cup) Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil
- 1 tsp (5ml) Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp (5ml) Ground Cumin
- ½ tsp (2.5ml) Dried Oregano
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbsp (6g) Parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp (2g) Lemon Zest
- 1 Tbsp (15g) Pine Nuts, toasted
Instructions
- Prep Vegetables: Dice onion, mince garlic, slice zucchini, dice pepper, halve tomatoes.
- Sauté Onions: Heat oil, sauté onion until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Brown Turkey: Add turkey, cook until browned (5-6 minutes).
- Add Peppers & Zucchini: Stir in pepper and zucchini, cook (4 minutes).
- Spice Mixture: Season with paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer with Tomatoes: Add tomatoes and broth, simmer covered (8-10 minutes).
- Finish with Lemon: Stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning.
- Rest & Garnish: Rest (2 minutes), garnish with parsley, zest, and pine nuts.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Feel free to substitute vegetables based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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