Description
This Easy Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet is your go-to solution for a nutritious and satisfying weeknight dinner. With lean ground turkey, fresh zucchini, and colorful bell peppers, this one-pot meal is both quick to prepare and packed with flavor. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a dish that not only tastes delicious but also supports a healthy lifestyle. The vibrant vegetables add essential nutrients while the blend of spices elevates the overall taste. Perfect for busy evenings or meal prep, this versatile recipe allows you to customize it with your favorite ingredients, ensuring everyone at the table will enjoy it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (or beef)
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 bell pepper
- ½ onion
- Fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1½ tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground turkey (or beef) until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, oregano, paprika, and minced garlic; sauté for one additional minute.
- Remove meat from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add oil and sauté cubed zucchini, onion, and bell pepper until tender.
- Return the meat mixture to the skillet; add water, tomato paste, and fresh spinach; stir well.
- Cover and simmer for 5–10 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg