Description
A quick and healthy skillet dish featuring ground turkey and fresh zucchini, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing for about 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced zucchini and red bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Season the mixture with oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil if using. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a splash of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce while cooking the turkey.
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean beef for a different taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg