Italian Ground Turkey Skillet
A delicious and healthy one-pan meal featuring ground turkey and colorful veggies, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- Large saucepan For browning turkey and cooking vegetables.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 pound ground turkey (90% lean)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 0.5 unit yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half moons
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 6 ounce tomato paste (organic)
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 unit Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, brown the ground turkey over medium-high heat. Drain any excess water or fat. Add salt, pepper, chili powder, oregano, paprika, onion powder, and basil to the turkey. Stir well and set aside.
- Drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil in the pan. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add zucchini and bell peppers. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add garlic salt, garlic powder, oregano, basil, chili powder, and paprika. Cook until veggies reach desired tenderness, about 5 minutes.
- Return the ground turkey to the skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in tomato paste and water. Mix well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Serve topped with parmesan cheese if desired (not dairy-free). Enjoy with garlic bread or over rice.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground turkey with plant-based crumbles or tofu. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.