Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet
Looking for a quick, nutritious dinner idea? This Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is a healthy and delicious one-pan meal that combines lean ground turkey with fresh vegetables for an easy, satisfying dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this recipe comes together in no time and can be customized to your taste. With its vibrant colors and comforting flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite at the dinner table. Plus, it’s great for meal prep—make a big batch on Sunday and enjoy it throughout the week!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
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
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare by dicing zucchini, chopping onion and bell pepper, and mincing garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook while breaking it apart until no pink remains (about 5–7 minutes).
- Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika; stir well.
- Add zucchini; stir gently to combine and cook for another few minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with juice; cover and simmer for 5–7 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Optional: Top with shredded mozzarella cheese; cover until melted (2–3 minutes).
- Serve warm garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg