Description
A quick, healthy one-pan skillet made with lean ground turkey, tender zucchini, and simple spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley or basil (optional)
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Dice the zucchini, onion, and garlic and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground turkey until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened and fragrant.
- Add the zucchini and cook until tender but still slightly firm.
- Return the turkey to the skillet, season with paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes, and stir until well combined and heated through.
Notes
- Do not overcook the zucchini to keep the texture firm.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving for brightness.
- Parmesan and fresh herbs are optional but add extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg