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A close-up view of the healthy ground turkey and zucchini skillet, showing the texture of the cooked vegetables and seasoned turkey.

Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet: Your New Weeknight Favorite

This Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet is the perfect one-pan weeknight dinner! Ready in under 30 minutes, this healthy, low-carb, and flavorful meal combines lean ground turkey, fresh zucchini, and savory spices for a dish the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 315
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Yellow Onion diced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Turkey 93/7 recommended
  • 2 medium Zucchini diced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced Tomatoes undrained
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper or to taste
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet (12-inch)
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board

Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until they begin to soften. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Use a spatula to break it apart and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in the diced zucchini, undrained diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, until zucchini is tender-crisp.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in the optional grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.

Notes

Tip 1: Don't overcook the zucchini! It's best when it still has a slight bite.
Tip 2: Use a 12-inch skillet to ensure the ingredients aren't overcrowded and cook evenly.
Tip 3: Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic for a bit of heat.
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