Description
Looking for easy, healthy dinner ideas? This ground turkey and zucchini skillet is quick, low-fat, and packed with veggies! A one-pan meal that’s full of flavor and perfect for busy weeknights. High-protein and great for meal prep definitely one of the best simple skillet ideas around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in zucchini and bell peppers. Cook for 5–6 minutes until just tender.
- Add diced tomatoes and simmer for 5–7 minutes until flavors blend.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or pasta for a heartier meal.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat or cheese for richness.
- Perfect for weekly meal prep—stores well for days.
- Swap in mushrooms, spinach, or kale as veggie alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg