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Description
A healthy and easy ground turkey skillet recipe, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This dish is packed with flavor and vegetables, making it a satisfying and nutritious option.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add chopped red bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and flavors have melded.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg