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ground turkey and zucchini skillet.

Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet

Julia
Quick and healthy, this easy ground turkey zucchini skillet is a family-friendly one-pan dinner made in 30 minutes. Great for meal prep or low-carb nights!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 241 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

For The Turkey

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey, can substitute lean ground beef if preferred
  • ½ cup brown onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or avocado oil
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

For The Veggies

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or avocado oil
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into quarters
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 to 5 cups fresh baby spinach
  • fresh parsley, chopped, for serving
  • red chili flakes, for serving, optional

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Cook the onion: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes.
    ½ cup brown onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Brown the turkey: Add turkey, break it up, and cook 5–7 minutes. Stir in garlic and seasonings.
    1 pound lean ground turkey, ¾ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Remove from skillet: Set turkey aside once browned.
  • Sauté the veggies: Add oil, zucchini, and bell pepper. Season and cook for 5–7 minutes.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 medium zucchinis, 1 bell pepper, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Add everything back: Return turkey, add tomato paste, water, and spinach. Stir and cover.
    ½ cup water, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 4 to 5 cups fresh baby spinach
  • Simmer: Let it all heat through for 5–10 minutes until spinach wilts.
  • Finish: Top with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes, if you want a little heat.
    fresh parsley, red chili flakes

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NUTRITION

Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 30gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 896mgPotassium: 881mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4289IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 3mg
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