Description
A healthy Italian‑inspired one‑pan skillet meal featuring lean ground turkey simmered with zucchini, tomatoes and Italian seasonings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, optional garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large non‑stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent and fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add ground turkey; cook until it loses pink color, breaking it into pieces (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), Italian seasoning and pepper; simmer 10–15 minutes.
- Add zucchini; cook about 5 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Season with salt to taste; garnish with parsley or basil before serving.
Notes
- Nutrition values are for skillet mix only, without pasta, rice or quinoa.
- Serve over rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice or spaghetti squash if desired.
- Customize with additional veggies like spinach or bell pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sodium: 183 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
