Description
This easy ground turkey and zucchini skillet is a one-pan, nutritious meal made with lean ground turkey, sautéed zucchini, bell pepper, and fresh spinach. It’s flavorful, quick to make, and ideal for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 medium zucchini, cubed into 3/4–1-inch pieces
- 1 bell pepper, any color, cut into 3/4–1-inch pieces
- 1/2 white or yellow onion, cut into 3/4–1-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Add the ground turkey to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break it apart with a spatula and cook until browned.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, chili powder, dried oregano, paprika, and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 additional minute until the garlic becomes golden. Transfer the meat mixture to a bowl and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the oil to the skillet along with the zucchini, bell pepper, and onion.
- Season the vegetables with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, paprika, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent.
- Return the cooked turkey mixture to the skillet. Add the water, tomato paste, and fresh spinach.
- Stir well, cover, and let everything simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the spinach wilts and the mixture is warmed through.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides or enjoy as-is.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for the best texture and flavor.
- Cut zucchini and vegetables into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- To reduce carbs, serve with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
- This dish freezes well and is great for meal prep.
- Swap ground turkey for ground chicken or lean beef if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
