Easy Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious Easy Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet that’s ready in just 30 minutes! This one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights, combining lean ground turkey with fresh zucchini, bell pepper, and spinach for a hearty dish that the whole family will love. Packed with flavor and customizable to your taste, this skillet is an excellent option for meal prep or a quick dinner. With minimal cleanup, you’ll have more time to relax after a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (or lean ground beef)
- 2 medium zucchinis, cubed
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- ½ white or yellow onion, diced
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 1½ tablespoon olive or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground turkey (or beef) until cooked through. Break it up with a spatula as it cooks.
- Add seasonings (salt, pepper, chili powder, oregano, paprika, garlic) and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Remove the meat mixture from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, heat oil and sauté zucchini, onion, and bell pepper until tender (about 5–10 minutes).
- Return the meat to the skillet along with water, tomato paste, and spinach. Stir to combine and simmer for 5–10 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg