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Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet

Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet for a Quick, Tasty Dinner

This Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a quick, nutritious, and flavor-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course One-Pot Meals
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Main Dish

  • 1 pound Ground turkey A lean protein
  • 2 medium Zucchini Washed and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing
  • ½ medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced

For Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper Fresh cracked
  • ¼ teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes Adjust according to spice tolerance

For the Broth and Cheese

  • ¼ cup Chicken broth Use low-sodium for a lighter option
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese Melts beautifully

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Heat the skillet: Begin by heating 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Allow the oil to shimmer for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Sauté the onion: Peel and finely chop ½ medium onion. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  • Add the garlic: Mince 2 cloves of garlic and stir into the skillet. Sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Cook the ground turkey: Crumble 1 pound of ground turkey into the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes until fully browned.
  • Prepare the zucchini: Wash 2 medium zucchinis, trim the ends, and slice into half-moon shapes about ¼ inch thick.
  • Incorporate the zucchini: Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet. Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Season the skillet: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of oregano, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
  • Add chicken broth: Pour in ¼ cup of chicken broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Melt the cheese: Once tender, sprinkle ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the skillet and stir until melted.
  • Taste and adjust: Taste the skillet dish and adjust seasoning as necessary.
  • Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For meal prep, this dish can be made in larger batches and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze portions for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
Keyword ground turkey, Healthy Recipe, One-Pan Meal, quick dinner, Skillet, zucchini
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