Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet
A quick and healthy one-pan meal featuring ground turkey and zucchini, seasoned to perfection and packed with protein and veggies.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey Lean ground turkey is recommended.
- 2 medium zucchinis Slice into half-moon shapes.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Used to sauté the onions.
- ½ medium onion Finely chopped.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano Adds Italian flavor.
- ½ teaspoon salt To taste.
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper To taste.
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Adjust according to preferred spice level.
- ¼ cup chicken broth Can use gluten-free if needed.
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Adds creaminess to the dish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: chop the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the zucchinis.
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Crumble the ground turkey into the skillet, breaking it apart. Cook until browned and no longer pink (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in the sliced zucchini and cook for another 4-5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Sprinkle the oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper into the skillet. Adjust spices as needed.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir everything together. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Once the zucchini is tender, sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the mixture and stir until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers for 3-4 days in an airtight container. This dish is ideal for meal prep.