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Cozy Ground Turkey Zucchini Chickpea Skillet


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  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Carb

Description

A comforting and nutritious one-skillet meal featuring ground turkey, zucchini, and chickpeas, perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 medium zucchinis, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.
  3. Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart and sautéing until browned and cooked through.
  4. Stir in the diced zucchini, allowing it to soften.
  5. Toss in the chickpeas, cumin, salt, and pepper, mixing everything together.
  6. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, heating everything through.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep; store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg