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Simple Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet
Anderson Jorge

Simple Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet

Simple Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet — Lean & Veggie-Packed One-Pan Meal
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450 g lean ground turkey
  • 2 medium zucchinis sliced into half-moon shapes
  • 1 tablespoon 15 mL olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon 2.5 mL salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1.25 mL black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1.25 mL crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup 60 mL chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup 25 g grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until warm
  2. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant
  4. Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks
  5. Cook turkey until browned and no longer pink
  6. Add sliced zucchini to the skillet with turkey
  7. Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes over mixture
  8. Pour chicken broth into the pan and stir ingredients to combine
  9. Reduce heat to low and simmer until zucchini softens and broth reduces slightly
  10. Remove from heat and sprinkle grated Parmesan over top
  11. Stir cheese into the skillet so it melts and coats the turkey and zucchini
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired before serving

Notes

  • Protein: 28 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg