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Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet

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A quick, healthy, and flavorful one-pan dinner featuring lean ground turkey, fresh zucchini, and savory herbs. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey (93% or 99% lean)
  • 2 medium zucchinis (about 12 oz), diced or sliced
  • 1 medium onion (about 5 oz), diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper (any color), diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink and starting to brown, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess liquid if needed.
  3. Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to coat the turkey and veggies.
  5. Add diced zucchini and chicken broth (or water). Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring once or twice, until zucchini is tender but not mushy.
  6. Remove the lid and cook uncovered for another 2-3 minutes to allow excess liquid to evaporate. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If desired, sprinkle with cheese and let it melt.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley or basil, and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, brown the turkey well before adding veggies. Don’t overcook the zucchini—start checking at 6 minutes for fork-tender texture. Customize with extra veggies or cheese as desired. Cool completely before storing for meal prep. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free if you skip cheese and use dairy-free broth.

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