Description
A cozy one-pan skillet dish featuring ground turkey and zucchini, packed with flavors and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Peel and finely chop the onion and add it to the skillet, sautéing until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Peel and mince the garlic, adding it to the skillet for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Crumble the ground turkey into the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, for 6-8 minutes until fully browned.
- Wash the zucchinis, trim the ends, and cut them in half lengthwise before slicing into half-moon shapes.
- Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Sprinkle the dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes over the skillet mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Once the zucchini is tender, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the skillet and stir until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve immediately.
Notes
Make-ahead option available. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg