Delectable Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet: Easy One-Pan Recipe
This quick, healthy one-skillet meal combines lean ground turkey, zucchini, and bold spices for a flavor-packed dish you can whip up in under 30 minutes — perfect for busy weeknights!
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- large skillet with lid
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz), undrained
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- optional toppings: shredded cheese, parsley, sour cream, or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Dice zucchini, onion, bell pepper (if using), and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until onion is soft, 5–7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Stir in zucchini and canned diced tomatoes (with juices). Combine well.
- Add Italian seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes (optional), salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Serve hot with toppings of your choice like shredded cheese, fresh parsley, or a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Notes
Use this as a base and get creative: add mushrooms, spinach, black beans, or swap the protein. Top with cheese or a dollop of yogurt. Great over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.