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Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet

Ground Turkey and Zucchini Skillet

A healthy, low-carb, 30-minute skillet meal combining lean ground turkey, fresh zucchini, and a light tomato sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey 93% lean
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium zucchini sliced into half-moons
  • 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
  2. Brown meat: Add the ground turkey. Break it apart with a spoon and cook for 6 minutes until no pink remains. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Cook vegetables: Add the sliced zucchini, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine and cook for 4 minutes until the squash slightly softens.
  4. Simmer sauce: Pour the undrained diced tomatoes into the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  5. Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Do not cover the skillet while cooking, or the zucchini will steam and turn mushy.
  • Slice the squash thick enough (about half an inch) so it retains a bite after simmering.