Turkey and Veggie Skillet Delight
A healthy and flavorful one-pan meal featuring ground turkey and fresh vegetables.
Equipment
- Large non-stick skillet To prevent sticking.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning divided
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt divided
- 0.75 teaspoon coarse ground pepper divided
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium zucchini cubed
- 0.5 medium red onion cut into ½-3/4" pieces
- 1 medium red bell pepper cut into ½-3/4" pieces
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 0.75 cup tomato sauce
- 1 bunch fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground turkey until fully browned and cooked through. If you don’t have a non-stick skillet, add a little cooking spray or extra oil to prevent sticking.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon paprika. Once combined, remove the cooked turkey from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add the olive oil and toss in the zucchini, red onion, red bell pepper, minced garlic, remaining salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Sauté the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes, or until they start to soften.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Return the seasoned ground turkey to the skillet and pour in the tomato sauce. Stir everything together, cover the pan, and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Before serving, garnish with chopped fresh parsley. This dish pairs wonderfully with cauliflower rice or gnocchi for a low-carb option, or you can enjoy it with white or brown rice, quinoa, or regular gnocchi. Dig in and enjoy!
Notes
For added spice, consider sprinkling in some red pepper flakes.