Description
A quick and delightful meal featuring ground turkey and zucchini, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced zucchini, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5-6 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
- Add the diced tomatoes and stir to combine. Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- If using, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top and cover the skillet for 2 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating chopped bell peppers or spinach along with the zucchini.
- To make it a complete meal, serve over cooked quinoa or brown rice for added fiber and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg