Description
This Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The combination of lean ground turkey, fresh zucchini, and savory seasonings creates a satisfying dish that is sure to become a family favorite.
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 olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Peel and finely chop the onion. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until it becomes soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Crumble the ground turkey into the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Cook the ground turkey for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is fully browned and no longer pink.
- While the turkey is cooking, wash the zucchinis. Trim the ends of the zucchinis and cut them in half lengthwise. Slice each half of zucchini into half-moon shapes about 1/4 inch thick.
- Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet with the ground turkey mixture. Stir the zucchini into the meat and cook for 4-5 minutes, until the zucchini starts to soften but still retains some firmness.
- Sprinkle the dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes over the skillet mixture.
- Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, stirring everything to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the skillet. Stir the cheese into the mixture until it melts and coats the turkey and zucchini evenly.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve the dish immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This dish pairs well with a side of quinoa, rice, or crusty bread.
- For a lighter option, you can use ground chicken or turkey breast instead of regular ground turkey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Ground Turkey, Zucchini, Skillet, One-Pan Meal, Easy, Quick, Healthy
