Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet: A Healthy and Flavorful One-Pan Meal
This Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is a healthy and flavorful one-pan meal made with lean ground turkey, fresh zucchini, tomatoes, and savory spices. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for a nutritious dinner.
- Author: miral
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the zucchini, cherry tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender.
- Add red pepper flakes if using, and mix well.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese (if using).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- This dish can be served over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
Keywords: ground turkey, zucchini skillet, healthy dinner, easy skillet meal, low carb dinner