Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet: 5 Easy Weeknight Recipes
A quick and healthy one-skillet meal made with lean ground turkey, tender zucchini, and simple seasonings perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced or diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- 3. Stir in diced onion and garlic; cook until softened and fragrant.
- 4. Add zucchini, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender but not mushy.
- 6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- 7. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
- Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: ground turkey zucchini skillet, healthy turkey dinner, one pan meal, low carb skillet