Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet: A Healthy and Delicious One-Pan Meal
Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet: A Healthy and Delicious One-Pan Meal is your go-to solution for quick and nutritious weeknight dinners. This delightful dish combines lean ground turkey with vibrant zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes, resulting in a colorful and flavorful meal that the whole family will love. With a cooking time of just 35 minutes, you can whip up this one-pan wonder without stress. Top it off with melted mozzarella cheese for an extra layer of deliciousness—perfect for meal prep or busy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic; cook an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika; stir well.
- Incorporate diced zucchini and canned tomatoes; mix thoroughly. Cover and simmer for 5–7 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- If desired, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top; cover until melted (about 2–3 minutes).
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg