Description
A healthy, one-pan ground turkey and zucchini skillet loaded with vegetables, Italian herbs, and savory flavors. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground turkey (93% lean)
- 3 cups medium zucchini, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 2. Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- 3. Add ground turkey, breaking it into pieces, and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- 4. Add diced bell pepper and zucchini, stirring to combine thoroughly.
- 5. Season with Italian seasoning, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
- 6. Pour in canned tomatoes with juices and stir to incorporate.
- 7. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10-12 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- 8. Stir in fresh basil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Freezes well for up to 3 months. Serve over cauliflower rice, quinoa, or enjoy as-is for a low-carb meal. Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
Keywords: ground turkey skillet, turkey zucchini recipe, healthy skillet dinner, one-pan turkey, low-carb turkey recipe